2002-051-RES ACCEPT GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GREAT) PROGRAM GRANT

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.!' t,,- ,,,1ft COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. ATC020223 BETWEEN The City of Paris, Texas AND BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement (agreement) is to establish a legal relationship between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the Paris Police Department, Paris, Texas (LOCAL GOVERNMENT). This agreement sets forth the responsibilities for the operation of the gang prevention program known as Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) in the City of Paris, Texas. All terms and conditions herein are binding upon execution of the agreement by both parties. 2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This agreement is limited to the operation of the G.R.E.A.T. Program. The period of performance begins January 16, 2002 and ends January 15, 2003. However, ATF intends to continue the legal relationship in the future, subject to continuing congressional appropriations. In future years, no legal liability on the part of ATF or the Federal Government shall accrue unless funds are made available to the CAO and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT receives written notification of the amount of funds available. The continuation of the agreement in future years will be subject to a reapplication process by the LOCAL GOVERNMENT. .. 3. SCOPE OF WORK In the Treasury, Postal Service and General Government Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2001, ATF was directed to continue operation of the G.R.E.A.T. Program, which was originally started as PROJECT OUTREACH in the Fiscal Year 1992 appropriation. G.R.E.A.T. is a project which uses the skills of ATF, State and local law enforcement personnel, as well as individuals from community and civic groups, to develop a program that educates youth about the dangers associated with joining EXHIBIT A