Title
Memorializes Project Safe Neighborhoods/Anti-Gang Initiative Grant Application for $7,861.67
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Memorializes Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)/Anti-Gang Initiative grant application for $7,861.67 for specific equipment to further the mission to reduce gun and gang violence
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: _$7,861.67___________
Is this a budgeted item? Yes /No
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________ Account No. _01-608-7010_________________
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Attorney's Office is gathering grant proposals from local agencies who are seeking funds to continue their support for the District's Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)/Anti-Gang Initiative to further the mission of the Department of Justice's PSN/Anti-Gang Initiatives to reduce gun and gang violence, and
WHEREAS, the deadline to apply was May 1, 2013, and it will be required that any funds awarded be expended no later than June 30, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the Foley Police Department has identified specific equipment needs to further its "anti-gun violence" efforts, and
WHEREAS, the submission of a grant fund proposal request does not guarantee that funds will be awarded to the city and no expenditures should be made to or agreed to prior to receiving the disbursement of grant funds or has been assured in some other manner of their continued availability.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Memorializes the application to the Project Safe Neighborhoods/Anti-Gang Initiative Grant for $7,861.67 for specific equipment to further the initiative to reduce gun and gang violence in the community.
SECTION 2: If grant funds are awarded, the purchase of equipment from AMTEC in the amount of $7,861.67 is approved and amends account 01-608-7010.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.