RES 2011-10TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING A MAJOR CASE
INVESTIGATIVE TEAM ("MCIT") MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
PURSUANT TO THE INTER LOCAL COOPERATION ACT TO PROVIDE
THE TOWN WITH MAJOR CASE INVESTIGATIVE LAW
ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FROM VARIOUS LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER
AND CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE MUTUAL AID
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS AS
SET FORTH THEREIN ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas
Government Code, authorizes governmental entities to contract with each other to
perform government functions and services, such as those that serve the public safety,
health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The Town has been presented with a Major Case Investigative
Team ("MCIT") Memorandum of Agreement authorized by the Tarrant County
Comrnissioners Court, a political subdivision of the State of Texas within the meaning of
the Interlocal Cooperation Act, an entity with which the Town may contract, a copy of
which agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (hereinafter "Memorandum of
Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Memorandum of Agreement allows participating law
enforcement agencies to join the MCIT which will provide those participating agencies
with law enforcement assistance through access to a pool of specially trained
investigators and staff that will provide a concentration of investigative resources
beyond the capabilities of any individual agency for major criminal investigations such
as homicide or kidnapping; and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the Memorandum of
Agreement and of this Resolution, and all matters attendant and related thereto, the
Town Council is of the opinion that the execution of this agreement serves a valid public
purpose, and that when applicable to the Town's participation in the MCIT, all funds
necessary to pay for the Town's participation shall be paid out of current revenue legally
available and shall not exceed the amount budgeted therefore in the current fiscal year
budget, that the terms and conditions of the Agreement should be approved, and that
the Town Manager and the Chief of Police are authorized to execute the Memorandum
of Agreement and all related documents as set forth therein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The recitals contained in the preamble of this Resolution are
determined to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas does hereby
approve and agree to enter into the Major Case Investigative Team ("MCIT")
Memorandum of Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "An.
Section 3. The Town Manager and the Chief of Police of the Town of Trophy
Club are hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement and all related
documents as set forth therein on behalf of the Town of Trophy Club.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas this the 18th day of April, 2011.
ATTEST:
AhOYlkJOYl r10aTIL CSl:1~mnon DePrat'e( Town Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia A. Adams, Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
RES 2011-10
06nnie White, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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