Z-11-05-12-12A1 - 5/12/2011RESOLUTION NO. R -11-05-12-12A1
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Round Rock, Texas,
that the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act, CFDA #16.588, Project "VA Prosecution of Domestic
Violence Perpetrators" (the "Project") be operated for 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to apply to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice
Division for a grant for said Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees to comply with all requirements for said grant; Now
Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
1) That the City Council approves submission of the grant application to the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act and for the
Project; and
2) That the City Council agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the Project as
required, but the City Council understands that at this time Criminal Justice Division has no
requirement for matching funds; and
3) That the City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, that the
City will return all grant funds to the Criminal Justice Division; and
4) That the City Council hereby designates Steve Norwood, City Manager as the City's
authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
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RESOLVED this 12th day of May, 2011.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY.
City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Agenda Item No. *12A1.
Agenda Caption:
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an electronic grant
application to the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, for funding from the
S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act
Meeting Date: May 12, 2011
Department: Police
Staff Person making presentation: Bryan Williams
Chief of Police
Item Summary:
A grant application to the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office requesting reallocated American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds available through the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act. The proposal
requests funds to purchase specialized forensics software and licensing agreements; a laptop computer; forensic
camera kits; digital cameras, close-up lenses, and flash kits for crime scene work; portable UV lights; tent numbers to
be used at crime scenes; and two computer workstations.
The Governor's Office is the prime recipient of the grant. The City would be a sub -recipient. Grant funds are
distributed by reimbursement. All funds must be obligated by June 30, 2011.
This is a revision of Resolution No. R -11-04-28-12A1 authorized on 04-28-2011.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
30.0 Residents, Visitors and Businesses continue to experience a high and timely level of public safety and security.
Cost:
Source of Funds:
$91,500
Governor's Office — Criminal Justice Division
ARRA: STOP Violence Against Women Act
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Approval