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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 ATT A T 0 Wiy ET CI'kk G A,.it 1 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ACIO RAMIREZ,SR Ci v Attorney RAKaren\Files\City Council\Resol Lit ions\20I(ITebruary 25\Grant4PDforVictimsofCrimeActContinuedFunding.doc I