09-Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2009-059 JAG Recovery Act Program for live scan fingerprint equipment

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Enforcement Grant; and, WHEREAS, these grant funds will be used for the continuation of the Lamar County Felony Crimes Unit in the total amount of $167,686.00, requiring cash match contribution in the amount of $10,755.00; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris assures that, in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager, to accept and implement said grant (if same is received) without further action of City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Manger be, and hereby is authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Paris, Texas and Lamar County, Texas setting for the terms for joint application for a$167,686.00 Grant from the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division. Section 3. That an application be made to the Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division, for a Law Enforcement Grant for the continuation of the Lamar County Felony Crimes Unit in the total amount of $167,686.00, requiring a cash match in the amount of $10,755.00. Section 4. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, appointed as the Authorized Official of said project and is authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, an application for said grant. Section S. That the Chief of the Paris Police Department be, and he is hereby, appointed as Project Director and is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City of Paris, all reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary for the completion of said project. Section 6. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds for the development of said Felony Crimes Unit. Section 7. That the Ciry Manager be authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, any and all documents necessary for acceptance and implementation of said grant upon notice of award thereof by the U. S. Department of Justice, under the terms and conditions and in the forms approved by the City Attorney, and to proceed with use of 1 . 4,)