HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-021RESOLUTION NO. 2021-021
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 URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE
(UASI) PROGRAM FOR NORTHEAST FIRE DEPARTMENT
ASSOCIATION (NEFDA) — HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT)
MONITOR EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the 2021 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program to diversify and
enhance HazMat Bio Watch and Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear, and high yield Explosives (CBRNE) sampling, monitoring and
response capabilities within the NEFDA response area; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to acquire new hazardous material
monitoring equipment 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 Urban Areas Security Initiative
(UASI) Program, 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 loss or misuse of UASI
funds or failure to comply with all UASI 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Council in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to .the extent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 22"d day of March, 2021.
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Alicia Richardson ,���.....•:S1`��§
City Secretary/Chief C�c�,9,�j�WSOfficer
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Stan Tinney, Fire Chief
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