HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-015RESOLUTION NO. 2021-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
PROGRAM LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES PROGRAM FOR NORTHEAST EXPLOSIVE RESPONSE
TEAM (NERT), GRANT # 4257101.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the 2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Law Enforcement
Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Program to establish a rotation of
EOD bomb suits in order to maintain response capabilities and ensure that
NERT has the necessary amount of certified and un-expired EOD bomb
suits to effectively respond to dynamic situations; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to acquire an additional certified bomb suit
to better respond to emergencies and protect the lives of the response
personnel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of North Richland Hills 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 authorizes and approves the
submission of application for the 2021 State Homeland Security Program
(SHSP) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA)
Program Grant #4257101, and makes appointments for the conduct of
business relative to the grant.
SECTION 3. The City Council of North Richland Hills designates Fire Chief Stan Tinney
as the grantee's authorized official, with 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 North Richland Hills agrees that the loss or misuse of
SHSP funds or failure to comply with all SHSP award requirements may
result in suspension or termination of award funds, the repayment of award
funds, and/or other remedies available by law.
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Council in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on this 22nd day of February, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Stan Tenney, Fire Chief
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