HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-004RESOLUTION NO. 2022-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE GOVERNOR'S
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FY23 GENERAL VICTIM
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM #3544404 EFFECTIVE
OCTOBER 1, 2022.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office FY23 General Victim
Assistance Grant Program, Grant #3544404, 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 Public Safety Office FY23 General Victim Assistance Grant
Program, Grant #3544404.
SECTION 3.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.
SECTION 4. The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees that the loss or misuse of
PSO funds or failure to comply with all PSO award 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. 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 24th day of January, 2022.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar rev' o, Mayor
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Alicia Richardson ,;(,1/•••• ••S$!,.�`�
City Secretary/ChieffeN' ai 'e Officer
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
aleshia B. McGin s, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Ji y er e, Public Safety Director
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