HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-024 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2019-015 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE FY20-
FY21 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE — DIRECT SERVICES
PROGRAM CONTINUATION PROJECT GRANT EFFECTIVE
OCTOBER 1, 2019.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division FY20-FY21
General Victim Assistance—Direct Services Program Continuation Project,
Grant #35444-02, and make appointments for the conduct of business
relative to the Grant; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to provide prompt, comprehensive and
compassionate victim services to all victims of violent crime, lessen the
impact of the crime, aid in survivor's recovery and encourage participation
in the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills desires to respond to the emotional
and physical needs of crime victims in a four-city area by providing trained
crime victim advocates to assist them throughout the process and beyond
once any criminal proceedings are concluded;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2.The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees to provide for this assistance
to victims of violent crimes during fiscal years 2020 and 2021, in
anticipation of reimbursement from the Office of the Governor's Criminal
Justice Division FY20-FY21 General Victim Assistance — Direct Services
Program Continuation Project, Grant#35444-02.
SECTION 3. The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees to provide 20% of the total
project for the required match funding.
SECTION 4. The City Council of North Richland Hills designates the Public Safety
Director as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given
the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf
of the applicant agency.
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SECTION 5. The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees that in the event of loss or
misuse of CJD funds or failure to comply with all CJD award requirements
may result in suspension or termination of award funds, the repayment of
award funds, and/or other remedies available by law.
SECTION 6. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the
City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of May, 2019.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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