File #: 21-3938    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to Make Application, Receive, and Expend Grant Funding from The Criminal Justice Department (CJD) of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas to Upgrade the In-Car Video E
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/27/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/8/2021 Final action: 2/8/2021
Title: Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to Make Application, Receive, and Expend Grant Funding from The Criminal Justice Department (CJD) of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas to Upgrade the In-Car Video Equipment of the Following Police Divisions: Patrol, Traffic, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and Community Resource
Sponsors: Tracy Aaron
Attachments: 1. Resolution

Title

Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to Make Application, Receive, and Expend Grant Funding from The Criminal Justice Department (CJD) of the Governor's Office of the State of Texas to Upgrade the In-Car Video Equipment of the Following Police Divisions: Patrol, Traffic, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and Community Resource

Requested Action

Approval of Resolution

Recommendation

Approval of Resolution

Description/History

The goal of the Criminal Justice Department (CJD) is to provide needed funding to improve public safety and support victims of crime by filling system gaps and promoting innovative solutions to common problems. The purpose of this program is to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system.  CJD is accepting applications for the purpose of hiring personnel or purchasing much needed department equipment. It is anticipated that up to $12 million may be funded under this grant. CJD funds are made available through a Congressional appropriation to the US Department of Justice and are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.

Justification

N/A

Funding Source

Reimbursement by the Justice Assistance Grant Program of the State of Texas through the Governor's Office

Prepared By

Tracy Aaron, Chief of Police