HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-05 authorize body camera project axquired through a grant with Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE OFFICER BODY CAMERA PROJECT
BE ACQUIRED THROUGH A GRANT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte finds it in the best interest
of the citizens of LaPorte that the Police Officer Body Camera Project be acquired
through a grant for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. This grant will aid the City and Police
Department in obtaining critical equipment and software to document encounters and
interactions with citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City of La Porte authorizes the Police Officer Body Camera Project
be acquired through a grant for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, and approves submission of the
grant application via a law enforcement grant to the Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division.
Section 2. The City of La.Porte agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of any
Criminal Justice Division grant funds, such grant funds will be returned to the Criminal
Justice Division in full.
Section 3. The City of La Porte agrees that it will appropriate any matching funds in
support of the grant, if applicable.
Section 4. The City of La Porte hereby designates the City Manager as the grantee's
authorized official, who is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate
the grant on behalf of the City of La Porte.
Section 5. 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 is 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 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 Resolution 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 6. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23`d day of March, 2015.
CITY OF PORTE
By:
Lois . Rigby
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ATTEST:
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ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Patrice Fogarty Clark T. Askins 1 e
City Secretary Assistant City Attorney