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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO APPLY FOR CRISIS RESPONSE FUNDING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to apply for $50,500 in Crisis Response Funding from U of A; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Police Department will use those funds to purchase a vehicle with safety upgrades for the Crisis Response Coordinator to conduct interviews and related mental health crisis visits, an iPad used for on-site data collection, and a laptop for remote work due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will apply for funding in the amount of $50,500 as a sub-awardee of the University of Arkansas from the Department of Human Services.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application; and,
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to submit all necessary documents for this grant.
SECTION 4: The City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all agreements and contracts regarding any future award of the Crisis Response Funding Program.