Res 032-2023 Application for Grant from Dept. of Justice Body-Worn Cameras 03/21/2023 Resolution No. 32-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for a
grant from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance,
FY 2023 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to
Support Law Enforcement Agencies, in the amount of$942,603.00
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is eligible to apply for a 50% cash matching
grant, from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2023 Body-
Worn Camera Policy and Implementation to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
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 Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance,
Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement
Agencies Program be operated for FY 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council agrees that in the event of loss or
misuse of funding from the Department of Justice, the Wichita Falls City Council
assures that the funds will be returned to the Department of Justice 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
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2023 Body-Worn Camera
Policy and Implementation Program to support Law Enforcement Agencies, in the
amount of$942,603.00 with a 50% City Match.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of March 2023.
MAYOR
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