R2005-0057 03-28-05RESOLUTION NO. R2005-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO UTILIZE FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS FOR A CRIME VICTIMS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS
NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SAID FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the victims of crime often have needs that are not met by our
criminal justice system, which is focused more on punishing the offenders than assisting
their victims; and
WHEREAS, the 77th Texas Legislature appropriated over $37.4 million in grant
funding to assist crime victims to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General
of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland benefits from the provision of victim services in
the community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to
utilize funds from to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas for a Crime Victims
Assistance Program and execute all necessary agreements required to receive said
funds.
Section 2. That any Victims' Assistance funds hereby secured shall be used to
fund the Victims' Assistance Program by the Pearland Police Department to assist
victims of crime, protect and advocate the rights of victims, provide victims with
information about available services and prevent further victimization.
Section 3. That the City of Pearland will refund in full the Victims' Assistance
funds in the event that those funds are lost or misused by the City.
Section 4. That the City of Pearland will not use the existence of a Victims'
Assistance Discretionary Grant award to the Pearland Police Department to offset or
decrease the funding that the Pearland Police Department receives after the grant is
awarded.
RESOLUTION NO, R2005-57
PASSED, APPROVED
March , A.D., 2005.
and
ADOPTED this the 28th day of
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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