HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-055 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-055
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 BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY2026
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for and to make appointments for the conduct of business relative to the
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership,
designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement
for the sole purpose of purchasing bullet-resistant body armor for sworn law
enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of North Richland Hills finds it is in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to request the funds available under this
program to purchase protective armor vests for sworn 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 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 North Richland Hills hereby authorizes and approves the
submission of the application for the BJA FY2026 Bulletproof Vest
Partnership and make appointments for the conduct of business relative to
the grant.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills agrees to provide 50%
of the total project for the required match funding.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City 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 the City of North Richland Hills agrees that the loss or
misuse of BJA funds or failure to comply with all BJA award requirements
may result in the 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amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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SECTION 7. 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 26th day of October, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Q�o % J McCarty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Alicia Richardson, City Seo 6Q6.3a . and
Chief Governance Officer `'00,5 °
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley A. nderle, City Attorney
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Jeff G-"If, 'Thief of Police
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