Res 040-90 2/20/1990s
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER
AND POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A
REGIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE AND
ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR
THIS PURPOSE
WHEREAS, the problem of drugs in our community is
evidenced by a significant increase in the number of
persons arrested for drug violations and drug related
crimes, and
WHEREAS, the problem of drugs in our community cannot be
effectively combatted without a unified effort directed at
the source of drugs brought into the community, and
WHEREAS, the Police Department of the City of Wichita
Falls and other law enforcement agencies within the North
Central Texas area desire to combat the problem of drugs
through a joint effort through creation and utilization of a
regional drug enforcement task force, and
WHEREAS, federal funds are available for the creation of
such regional drug task forces through the Criminal Justice
Division, and
WHEREAS, if 20 agencies within the region participate in
such a task force, the maximum cash contribution for the 25%
cash match requirement shall not exceed $7041,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager and Police Department are herebygPY
authorized to submit a one year grant request in the amount
of $578, 281, and to enter into such mutual aid agreements
as may be necessary to effect the organization of the task
force.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of February, 1990.
M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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C Tit CLERK
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