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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-529RESOLUTION NO. 23-529 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYTNG THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGHTHE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FORA CHEMICAL DETECTOR; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Denton has been notified of its eligibility for the 2023 SHSP grant and applied for said grant within the timeaames required by the application process; and WHEREAS, the grant is awarded by the State of Texas, Office ofthe Governor, and funded by the US Department of Homeland Security for the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the grant is designed to enhance the ability of local governments to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover aom terrorist attacks and other disasters.; and WHEREAS, the grant will provide necessary equipment to the Regional Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team; and WHEREAS, the grant will allow the specialized regional response team to continue the mission of detecting and mitigating terroristic incidents to the residents of the North Texas; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. The application for the 2023 SHSP grant made February 9, 2023 is herebyratified. SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee is designated, delegated, and authorized to request and accept grant funding under the 2023 SHSP grant, including the submission of the grant application, and act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contracts, agreements and grant projects that may result. SECTION 3. The City shall comply with the requirements of the Texas Office of the Governor, the US Department of Homeland Security, and the State of Texas. SECTION 4. The project funds and any project-funded equipment and facilities will be used solely for the purposes for which they are intended under the grant. SECTION 5. The City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Governor funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor infull SECTION 6. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage. The mot©n to approve this resolution was made by Jc 5 ) ,- F)a*, 1:s and seconded by C:h ' ;3 bJ a ns , the resolution was passed arId approved by the following Aye ,/ ./ ,/ ,/‘ Nay Abstain Absent Mayor Gerard Hudspeth: Vicki Byrd, District 1 : Brian Beck. District 2: Jesse L. Davis. District 3 : Vacant. District 4 : Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 : Chris Watts, At Large Place 6:/ _ ____ , _ __ , ___ _____ . . . I \ < 1 . _ M\ ,_, 2023. diRARD ,PETH. MAYOR ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY L\\1111111// ?)/ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY Page 2 of 2