HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003
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 FY27
GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM #3544408
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office FY27 General Victim
Assistance Grant Program, Grant #3544408, 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 FY27 General Victim Assistance Grant
Program, Grant#3544408.
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.
SECTION 5. The City Council of North Richland Hills designates Rachel Clements as the
grantee's financial officer. The financial officer is given the power to submit
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financial and/or programmatic reports or alter a grant on behalf of the
applicant agency.
SECTION 6. 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 7. All Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby
amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 8. 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 12th day of January, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
J k McCarty, Mayor
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Alicia Richardson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley A. nderle, City Attorney
APPROV S TO CONTENT:
Jeff Gar , Chief of Police
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