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RESOLUTION NO. 99 - 38
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEl\1[ENT TO CONTINUE THE PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT
GRANT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR
FUNDING THE HARRIS COUNTY ORGANIZED CRIME AND NARCOTIC TASK
FORCE.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte wishes to file a joint grant application with the Criminal
Justice Division of the State of Texas, for funding in the amount of $ 4,951,439 for the Harris
County Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has agreed to contribute the total of $ 30,413 matching
funds for the budget year of 2000 - ~ if said joint application is approved; and
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WHEREAS, the City of La Porte's source of funds would not normally be used for this
purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte believes it to be in their best interests to join in the
application to continue a multi-agency, multi-county Drug Enforcement Task force; and
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte agree to accept the responsibility to adhere to all
pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE: IT RESOLVED, that the City of La Porte Council directs the
City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of La Porte, at the appropriate time, and with the
appropriate authorizations of this governing body, to file a joint application for a grant with the
Criminal Justice Division. This grant will assure the continuance the Harris County Organized
Crime and Narcotics Task Force which, we have participated in since 1989.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPfED this the 22nd ~
A YOR NORMA L. MALONE