Res 090-2023 Apply for FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant 08/15/2023 Resolution No. 90-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for non-matching
Grant Funds from the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $37,692.00 with co-
applicant, Wichita County Sheriff's Office
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been notified that it is eligible to apply for
a non-matching grant in the amount of $37,692.00 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
($20,730.60) and the Wichita County Sheriff's Office ($16,961 .40), co-applicant for such
grant; and,
WHEREAS, the use of these funds is planned to be used to assist in the purchase
of equipment for the Special Operations Section, Criminal Investigation Section, and
Traffic Unit.
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 for funding in the amount of
$37,692.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of August 2023.
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MAYOR
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City Clerk