HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-42 application for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) RESOLUTION 2021-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
AUTHRORIZ1NG THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON POSITION BE PARTIALLY
FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023; APPROVING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE VICITM COORDINATOR AND
LIAISON POSITION THROUGH THEOFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL;
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE GRANTTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Legal Name of Applicant: City of La Porte,Texas
Unique Application Number: 2022-0018458445
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has applied for or wishes to apply to the Office of the Attorney General
(OAG)for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant(VCLG);and
WHEREAS,the City Council of The City of La Porte has considered and supports the Application filed
or to be filed with the Office of the Attorney General;and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has designated or wishes to designate Corby Alexander,City Manager,
as the"Authorized Official"who is given or has been given the power to apply for, accept,reject,alter or
terminate the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) with the Office of the Attorney General
(OAG), as well as given the authority to sign all grant adjustment requests, inventory reports, progress
reports,and financial reports or any other official documents related to the grant on behalf of the grantee.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE,TEXAS,THAT:
Section 1. That The City of La Porte City Council authorizes the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Position
be acquired through a grant for fiscal years 2022-2023, and further authorizes and approves
submission of the grant application for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Position, via the
Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas.
Section 2. The City of La Porte designates the City Manager, Corby Alexander, as the grantee's
authorized official.
Section 3. The City of La Porte agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the Attorney
General funds,the City of La Porte assures that the funds will be returned to the Office of the
Attorney General in full; and; agrees that it will appropriate any matching funds in support of
the grant, if applicable.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a
place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code;
and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this,the 26th day of April, 2021.
CITY OF ORTE, TEXAS
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L Woodwar ity Secretary Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
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