R97-24 04-28-97RESOLUTION NO. R97-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND
EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUTOMOBILE
THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, vehicle theft is a problem throughout the State of Texas, producing
losses of up to $800 million to consumers and insurance agencies; and
WHEREAS, auto theft prevention programs in the Houston Metropolitan Area
and Harris County are resulting in increased auto theft activity in surrounding
communities, including the City of Pearland; and
WHEREAS, the City's proximity to the Houston Metropolitan Area, its rapid
development, and accessibility through improved thoroughfares such as Beltway 8 and
the extension of FM 518, with its proposed link to Hughes Road and Sagemont, may
result in increased auto theft activity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland wants to prevent and deter auto theft activity
in the area by participating in the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant
program; and
WHEREAS, with this grant, the City of Pearland proposes to train two auto theft
prevention officers, lease two vehicles and purchase an auto theft tracking system;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized
execute all agreements associated with the Automobile Theft
program.
to apply for and
Prevention grant
RESOLUTION NO. R97-24
1997.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APP/~, OVED AS TO FORM:
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