CC Resolution No.2049 - Grant4PDVOCA RESOLUTION NO.2049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE-
DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS SOLICITATION FROM THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION(CJD)OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL(H-GAC)FOR
THE 2010-2011 PERIOD;AUTHORIZING A CASH MATCH IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED
SEVENTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS($15,917.00);DESIGNATING AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE;ASSURING PROPER USE AND
MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS;AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
WHEREAS,the City of Baytown(the"City")desires to continue its program for
counseling persons who are victims of family violence and for deterring family violence;and
WHEREAS,the program includes the staffing of in-house counselors capable of
responding to the scene of a family violence disturbance to provide immediate,effective
intervention for such victims;and
WHEREAS,the grant if authorized will fund one full-time Case Management
Coordinator,who will work directly under the supervision of the Baytown Police Department;
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1:That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is hereby authorized to
make application for a grant for the Police Department in response to the General Victim
Assistance-Direct Services Programs Solicitation from the Criminal Justice Division(CJD)of
the Texas Governor's Office through the Houston-Galveston Area Council(I-I-GAC)for the
2010-2011 period in an amount not to exceed SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
SEVENTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS($63,670.00).
Section 2:That pursuant to the terms of the grant referenced in Section 1 hereof,the
City Council of the City of Baytown hereby authorizes a cash match in an amount not to exceed
FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($15,917.00).
Section 3:That the City Manager is hereby designated as the authorized
representative for all purposes under the grant,including the acceptance,affirmation,rejection or
alteration of any grant award that may result from the above application.
Section 4:That in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds,the City Council of
the City of Baytown hereby assures the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor,
State of Texas,that such grant funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
Section 5:This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED,READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote the City Council of the
City of Baytown this 25th day of February,2010.
S P.DONCARLOS,Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ,SR Ci v Attorney
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