HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/02/02-Attachments-35CJD22RESOLUTION.PDFA Resolution
m
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR AND AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT
PROJECT FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE
STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND
MAKE ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office (CJD) funds grant projects
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens of Fort Worth to utilize grant funds from the CJD for the Fort Worth Police Department Victim
Assistance Unit for an additional Victim Assistance Specialist Position and a High Risk Family Violence
Specialist Position during the Fiscal Year 2022 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified requirements
set by the CJD, including the passage of a Resolution by the City Council containing certain assurances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council ratifies the above -referenced grant project from the Victims of Crime Act Formula
Grant Program from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division;
2. The City Council designates the City Manager, through the Deputy City Manager, to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City; and
3. In the event of loss or misuse of the CJD grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned
to the CJD in full.
ADOPTED THIS day of February 2021.
ATTEST:
By:
Mary Kayser, City Secretary
ORT WORrII
kir