HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-1723 INCOMPLETERESOLUTION NO. 24- 1723
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, 2024 URBAN
AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES (LETPA) GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE US DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY rN THE AMOUNT OF $31,375 FOR TACTICAL
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has been notified of its eligibility for the 2024 UASI
LETPA grant and applied for said grant within the timeframes required by the application process;
and
WHEREAS, the grant is awarded by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, and funded
by the US Department of Homeland Security for the period of October 1, 2024 through September
30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorist
attacks and support critical prevention and protection activities by sustaining law enforcement
capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide necessary equipment to sustain the specialized regional
response team operated by the City of Denton; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the public to accept the grant
award, to be operated for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The application for the 2024 UASI LETPA grant made April 11, 2024, is
hereby ratified.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee is designated, delegated, and authorized to
request and accept grant funding under the 2024 UASI LETPA grant, including the submission of
an application, and act on behalf of the City of Denton in all matters related to the grant application,
receipt of funds, 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 in
full
SECTION 6. This resolution is effective immediately upon its passage.
The motion to approv$ this resolution
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the resolution was passed and approved by the following
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2:
Paul Meltzer. District 3 :
Joe Holland. District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester. At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED thi, th, j7*- day of Sep h.\,L, , 2024.
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GERARD HUDSPETH MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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