Res 051-2020 Application for CESF Program Grant 2020 5/19/2020Resolution No. 51-2020
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for a
grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
(CESF) Program, Grant Number H4246-TX-VD, in the amount of
$94,867.00
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is eligible to apply for a non -matching grant,
from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2020 Coronavirus
Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, Grant Number H4246-TX-VD, in the
amount of $94,867.00-1 and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council desires to authorize the City Manager
to submit an application to obtain any available funds from the Coronavirus Emergency
Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program; and,
WHEREAS, the use of these funds are planned to purchase personal protective
equipment and supplies for Police personnel. Grant funds will also be used for overtime
funding incurred by emergency dispatchers and Department personnel due to the
Coronavirus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to make application for a grant from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2020 Coronavirus Emergency
Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program, Grant Number H4246-TX-VD, in the amount of
$94,867.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19t" day of May, 2020.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk