Res 008-2023 FY 2024 Body Camera Grant Program 01/17/2023 Resolution No. 08-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for a
grant from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal
Justice Division, FY 2024 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, in the
amount of $942,603.00
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is eligible to apply for a 25% cash matching
grant, from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division
Body-Worn Camera Grant Program, in the amount of $942,603.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of Wichita Falls, that the Criminal Justice Division Body-Worn Camera Grant
Program be operated for FY 2024; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council agrees that in the event of loss or
misuse of funding from the Office of the Governor, the Wichita Falls City Council
assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council designates Darron Leiker, City
Manager, as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power
to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant
agency.
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
Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division Body-Worn
Camera Grant Program, FY2024 Grant #4693501, in the amount of $942,603.00 with a
25% City Match.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of January 2023.
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