HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0035) 35PSO23RESOLUTION.pdfA Resolution
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, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE AND MAKE
ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Office of the Governor's Office (PSO) 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 PSO 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 2023 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, release of the grant funds is contingent upon the completion of specified requirements
set by the PSO, 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 approves the above -referenced grant project from the Victims of Crime Act
Formula Grant Program from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office;
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 PSO grant funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned
to the PSO in full.
ADOPTED THIS day of March 2022.
ATTEST:
By:
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
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