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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-29R <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN <br />MARCOS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS <br />DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS FOR <br />SAN MARCOS EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS; AUTHORIZING THE <br />CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER OR <br />TERMINATE THE GRANTS, IF AWARDED, AND TO EXECUTE ALL <br />CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT <br />THE GRANTS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />RECITALS: <br />1. The City of San Marcos uses the emergency warning sirens to inform the public of <br />imminent threats and hazards. Having well maintained and functioning emergency warning sirens <br />as part of our early warning systems will make the City of San Marcos a more protected <br />community. <br />2. The City has received past grants and equipment disbursements in order to maintain <br />and operate emergency equipment. This capability allows our organization to protect the <br />community regarding imminent dangers from terrorism and natural disasters. This project will <br />save lives and property and supports an informed and prepared community. <br />3. The City of San Marcos, already participates in matching funding and no extra <br />funds are required for these grant applications. <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, <br />TEXAS: <br />PART 1. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to submit applications for <br />Homeland Security grant funds for the San Marcos Emergency Warning Sirens. <br />PART 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to accept the grant, if <br />awarded, and to execute all contracts and documents with the awarding agency and any <br />participating entities as necessary and appropriate for implementation of the grant. <br />PART 3. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to reject, alter or terminate <br />the grant on behalf of the City of San Marcos. <br />PART 4. The City of San Marcos agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the <br />Office of the Governor funds, the City of San Marcos assures that the funds will be returned to the <br />Office of the Governor in full. <br />PART 5. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its <br />passage. <br />