HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-003RESOLUTION NO. 2021-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF A REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR
THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE,
2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
and make appointments for the conduct of business relative to the Office
of the Governor, Public Safety Office, 2021 State Homeland Security
Program Grant #4215401, designed to provide funding to prevent
terrorism and other catastrophic events and prepare for the threats and
hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills finds it in the best
interest of the citizens of North Richland Hills that we request the funds
available under this Program to purchase one set of night vision goggles
for use by the North Richland Hills SWAT Team in operating in low light
or no light conditions in response to terrorist attack, tactical movement,
hostage rescue, active shooter incidents, and responses to other
criminal activity;
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 hereby authorize and approve
the submission of the grant application for the Office of the Governor,
Public Safety Office, 2021 State Homeland Security Program and make
appointments for the conduct of business relative to the grant.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills designates Public
Safety Director Jimmy Perdue as the grantee's authorized official. The
authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or
terminate the funding request on behalf of the applicant agency.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills agrees that loss or
misuse of the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, 2021 State
Homeland Security Program funds or failure to comply with all funding
requirements may result in suspension or termination of award funds,
the repayment of award funds, and/or other remedies available by law.
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SECTION 5. 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 of North Richland Hills in conflict herewith are
hereby amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 25t" day of January, 2021.
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Alicia Richardson ,,-(•••••�c,'4�:0§
City Secretary/Chief &Q���wj6;8e Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
aleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONT
Public Safety Director
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