HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-009RESOLUTION NO. 2021-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED
FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FY22 GENERAL VICTIM
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,
2021.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division FY22 General
Victim Assistance Grant Program, Grant #3544403, 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 the 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 the City of North Richland Hills hereby authorizes and
approves the submission of the application and acceptance if awarded for
the Governor's Office Criminal Justice Division FY22 General Victim
Assistance Grant Program, Grant #3544403.
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 the 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 on this the 8th day of February, 2021.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson '%,1%•• �S ►��o�`���
City Secretary/Chief Goveffi►l�'�ficer
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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leshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
lic Safety Director
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