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SOUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION REQUESTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR A DRUG ABUSE
RESISTANCE EDUCATION OFFICER AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Council of the City of Denton
to authorize the submission of an application to the Texas
Criminal Justice Division requesting continued funding for a Drug
Abuse Resistance Education Officer to augment the City's Crime
Prevention Unit, and
WHEREAS, Article 4413 (32a), V.T.C.S. was amended to enable
the Criminal Justice Division of the State of Texas to allocate
grants and administer criminal Justice programs on a statewide
level, and
WHEREAS, The City of Denton is eligible to continue receiving
such funds and desires to promote the public safety and well-being
of its citizens through increasing the effectiveness of the Denton
Police Department in its law enforcement and education relating to
Drug Abuse, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON
SECTION I. That the City Council of the City of Denton,
Texas, certifies that the City is eligible to receive a funding
allocation from the Texas Criminal Justice Division for a Drug
Abuse Resistance Education Officer to augment the City's Crime
Prevention Program and hereby authorizes the staff to submit an
application for the continuation of such funds.
SECTION II. That the City Council hereby authorizes and
direct's the City Manager, or his designee, to represent and act on
behalf of the City of Denton in working with the Criminal Justice
Division in regard to such grant application.
SECTION III. That the Police Chief is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this Resolution to the Texas Criminal Justice
Division and the North Texas Central Council of Governments.
SECTION IV. That this resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and approval.