R95-38 06-19-95RESOLUTION NO. R95-38
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR
AND EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUTOMOBILE
THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT PROGRAM AND
GIVING NECESSARY ASSURANCES REGARDING THE COST SHARE OF
THE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, vehicle theft is a problem throughout the State of
Texas, producing losses of up to 800 million dollars to consumers
and insurance agencies; and,
WHEREAS, auto theft prevention programs are taking place in
the Houston Metropolitan Area and Harris County, therefore forcing
auto theft activity to the outlining cities, including Pearland;
and,
WHEREAS, the City's proximity to the Houston Metropolitan
Area, its fast development, and its accessibility through improved
thoroughfares such as Beltway 8 and the extension of F.M. 518 and
its proposed link with Hughes Road and Sagemont, could and have
resulted in increased auto theft activity; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available through the Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority to establish programs that will deter auto
theft activity through enforcement, apprehension, and public
education; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland wants to deter auto theft
activity in the area by participating in the Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority grant program.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to apply
for and .execute all agreements associated with the Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority grant program.
Resolution R95-38
Section 2. That the City Council commits to providing the
City's share of the project's costs through both "In -kind" services
and cash donations for the funding level set below:
Year ATPA Funds
(Maximum)
First 100%
Second 100%
Third 80%
Fourth 60%
Fifth 0 60%
**
Local Contribution
(Minimum)
0% 0
0% 0
20%**
40%
40%
The 20% contribution is not required if applicant only
applies for 80% of the second year's grant total cost.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this the l day of
, A.D., 1995.
RICHARD TETENS
MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
Yr FBI DA BENIT Z
CITY SECRETARY
APP'`VED AS TO FORM:
Y i1T S McCU LGH
C TY AT ORNEY