Res 069-2020 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program 8/4/2020Resolution No. 69-2020
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for non -matching
Grant Funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant Program, Grant #2020-H7540-TX-DJ, in the amount of $26,661.00
with co -applicant, Wichita County Sheriff's Office
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been notified that it is eligible for
$26,661.00 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to submit an
application to obtain any available funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program; and,
WHEREAS, these funds will be shared by the Wichita Falls Police Department
($14,663.55) and the Wichita County Sheriff's Office ($11,997.45), co -applicant for such
grant; and,
WHEREAS, the use of these funds are planned to be used to assist in the purchase
of body cameras for the Traffic Section, academy training equipment for the Training
Section, and a desktop computer for the Records Section.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply as a co -applicant from the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, Grant #2020-H7540-TX-DJ, for
funding in the amount of $26,661.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of August, 2020.
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