HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003
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 FY26 GENERAL
VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM #3544407
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2025.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office FY26 General Victim
Assistance Grant Program, Grant #3544407, 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 of the City 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 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 FY26 General Victim Assistance Grant
Program, Grant#3544407.
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 Chief of Police 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.
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SECTION 5. 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.
SECTION 6.All Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby
amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 7. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 27th day of January, 2025.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
/rack McCarty, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley Anderle, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Mike Young, Chief o olice
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