2005-132-RES AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR RED RIVER VALLEY DRIG TASK FORCE GRANT

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CONTRACT STATE OF TEXAS 9 COUNTY OF LAMAR 9 This Agreement is entered into by and between the COUNTY OF LAMAR, COUNTY OF HOPKINS, and COUNTY OF DELTA, political subdivisions of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as the "the Counties", the CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, a municipal corporation situated in Lamar County, Texas, and the CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, a municipal co%?ration situated in Hopkins County, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "the Cities", and the 8 JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR DELTA, HOPKINS AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES, pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, concerning interlocal cooperation contracts. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Counties and the Cities wish to file a joint grant application with the Criminal Justice Division of the State of Texas, for total funding (including matching funds) in the amount of $ 414,826.00 for the period to commence October 01, 2005, and to continue six (6) months as the Red River Valley Drug Task Force; and, WHEREAS, each entity has agreed to contribute matching funds as set out herein if said joint application is approved; and, WHEREAS, the source of funds would not normally be used for this purpose; and, WHEREAS, the Counties and the Cities believe it to be in their best interests to join in the application to develop a Red River Valley Drug Task Force; and, WHEREAS, the Counties and the Cities agree to each accept the responsibility to adhere to all pertinent federal, state, and local laws or regulations; NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE I PURPOSE 1.01 The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the City of Paris to file joint application for an Edward Byrne Memorial Fund Program Grant with the Criminal Justice Division, which creates the Red River Valley Drug Task Force, which application is attached hereto as Page 1 of9 EXHIBIT A