Res 069-2016 6/21/2016Resolution No. __69-2016_
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for Grant Funds to
the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the
amount of $34,849.00 with co-applicant, Wichita County Sheriff’s
Office.
WHEREAS, the City of W ichita Falls has been notified that it is eligible for
$34,849.00 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
($19,167.00) and the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office ($15,682.00), co-applicant for
such grant; and,
WHEREAS, the use of these funds are planned to be us ed to assist in the
purchase of covert investigative technology and tire deflation devices for Patrol.
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 to the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for funds in the amount of
$34,849.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of June, 2016.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk