R-2257-1-04RESOLUTION NO. 2257.1-04(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION PROVIDING FUNDING FOR
A CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATOR POSITION TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE COLLIN
COUNTY CHILD ABUSE TASK FORCE, IF AWARDED; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen and its police department wish to provide the highest level of services to all
residents and visitors and especially to the youngest and most vulnerable victims of crime; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen Police Department has recognized the need for a Child Abuse Investigator to be
assigned to the Collin County Child Abuse Task Force to work closely with other local law enforcement agencies,
Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, this Investigator will work with victims of crime that are young and unable to protect themselves
from sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in an effort to end the cycle of abuse and arrest those that commit
crimes against children; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen agrees to provide the matching funds for the Child Abuse Investigator position as it
appears in the grant application.
' NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Allen agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division Funds
for the Child Abuse Investigator Grant that such funds will be returned to the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division in full.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate a grant from
the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to assist the City of Allen and the Allen
Police Department to fund a Child Abuse Investigator position.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 13" DAY OF JANUARY. 2004.
APPROVED:
Stephet Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. George, C, CITY SktRETARY