Ord 61-2023 Homeland Security Grant Program 2023 10/17/2023 Ordinance No. 61-2023
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to accept
from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grant Division
for the 2023 State Homeland Security Program, Law Enforcement
Terrorism Prevention Activities — Grant #4727401, in the amount of
$65,259.00
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Wichita
Falls to accept this Grant in the amount of $65,259.00 (Grant #4727401) for the FY2023
Homeland Security Grant Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the
Office of the Governor funds, the City Council assures that the funds will be returned to
the Office of the Governor in full; and,
WHEREAS, the 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 ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The 2023 State Homeland Security Grant — Law Enforcement Terrorism
Prevention Activities for Active Shooter Exercise & Training Course in the amount of
$65,259.00 is hereby accepted and the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a
contract with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, and Homeland Security
Division, to accept the grant and other documents related thereto.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of October, 2023.
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