R96-31 06-10-96RESOLUTION NO. R96-31
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 AND
COMMITTING FUNDS TO SHARE IN THE COST OF SAID PROJECT.
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;
now, therefore,
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for and execute all
agreements associated with the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant program.
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:
RESOLUTION NO. R96-31
Year
ATPA Funds
(Maximum)
Local Contribution
(Minimum)
First 100% 0%
Second 100% 0%
Third 80% 20% **
Fourth 80% 20%
Fifth 80% 20%
The 20% contribution is not required if applicant only applies for
80% of the second year's grant total cost.
PASSED, APPROVED and
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TOM REID
MAYOR
day of
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY A'"T'TO RN EY
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