HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4471-06-2015 A Resolution
NO. 4471-06-2015
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF$36,156.00 IN GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR THE STATE COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES IMPROVEMENT GRANT
AND THE MAKING OF ASSURANCES REQUIRED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Criminal. Justice Division of the Governor's Office (C.ID) is funding grant projects
throughout the state;
WHEREAS,the City of Fort Worth(City), by and through its Police Department, has written a grant
application for submission to the CID for the following project:
The Fort Worth Police Department is requesting funding to purchase Crime Lab equipment, which
includes: digital camera; multi-wavelength, photographic ring light; digital imaging system; specialized
fuming cabinet and heat chamber(Ninhydrin Chamber)and O.MNIC Software Upgrade Licenses.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Worth finds it in the best interest of the citizens of
Fort Worth that the to Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program Grant be operated for the
Fiscal Year 2016 Grant Cycle; and
WHEREAS, the approval by CJD of the grant application is contingent upon the passage of a
resolution by the City 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 submission the grant applications to the Office of the Governor,
Criminal Justice Division, for the State Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant;
2. The City Council designates the City Mar)ager, through the Assistant City Manager for Police, as the
official authorized to apply for, accept, reject, alter or to n.inate these grants 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.
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