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What this is
Resolution No. 23-27 would accept Homeland Security grant funds and authorize the Director of Emergency Management to act as the official responsible for managing the grant.
Why it matters
This grant brings federal public-safety funding to Richardson at no direct cost to local taxpayers.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Curtis Dorian. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — October 9, 2023 meeting
- October 9, 2023 Vote taken — October 9, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — October 9, 2023
Approve resolution
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION NO. 23-27, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE 2023 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO SERVE AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT PURPOSES.
Documents
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