Res 018-2024 Application for FY2024 HS and LEPTA Grants 02/20/2024 Resolution No. 18-2024
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make application for a
grant from the Office of the Governor, FY2024 HS-Homeland Security
Grant Program, Law Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Activities
(LEPTA) in the amount up to $32,000.00
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has been notified that it is eligible to apply for
a grant funding opportunity from the Office of the Governor, FY2024 HS-Homeland
Security Grant Program, Law Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Activities (LEPTA) in the
amount up to $32,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Wichita Falls, that the city will apply to obtain the available funds from the Office of the
Governor, FY2024 Homeland Security Grant Program, Law Enforcement Terrorist
Prevention Activities (LEPTA); and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls City Council agrees that in the event of loss or
misuse of funding from the Office of the Governor, FY2024 HS-Homeland Security Grant
Program, Law Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Activities (LEPTA), the Wichita Falls City
Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor, FY2024 HS-
Homeland Security Grant Program 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 non-matching
grant from the Office of the Governor, FY2024 HS-Homeland Security Grant Program,
Law Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Activities in the amount up to $32,000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of February, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk