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R-2284-5-04RESOLUTION NO. 22"5-04(R) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, TO ACCEPT THE TOBACCO COMPLIANCE GRANT AWARD, IF AWARDED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Allen and its citizens to actively prevent access of tobacco products to the youth of the community; and, WHEREAS, the City of Allen believes that through tobacco education, tobacco retailer inspections, and through the enforcement of tobacco laws, the access of tobacco available to minors can be drastically reduced; and, WHEREAS, the City of Allen will agree to the conditions outlined in the Tobacco Compliance Grant; and will agree to accept the grant, if awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Allen agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Tobacco Compliance Grant funds, the City of Allen assures that the funds will be returned to the State of Texas in full. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION I. The City of Allen approves the acceptance of the Tobacco Compliance Grant, sponsored through the State of Texas for the purpose of reducing access to tobacco by minors. ' SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 11'm DAY OF MAY. 2004. ATTEST: Shelley B. George, TPW, CITY SECIWTARY 1 APPROVED: r Stephen lemll, MAYOR