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What this is
Resolution No. 20-15 approves the terms of a U.S. Department of Justice 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program grant and authorizes the Emergency Management Coordinator to manage the grant on the city's behalf.
Why it matters
Accepting this federal grant brings additional funding to Richardson for COVID-19-related emergency needs.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — July 13, 2020 meeting
- July 13, 2020 Vote taken — July 13, 2020 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — July 13, 2020
Adopt Resolution No. 20-15
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION NO. 20-15, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2020 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING (CESF) PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TO SERVE AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT PURPOSES.
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