NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Niagara Falls mayor and police chief told reporters Wednesday in no uncertain terms that city council made a mistake in not yet accepting state ‘Gun Involved Violence Elimination’ grant money. $1,177,700 in state grant money still has not been accepted by the Niagara Falls city council, and Mayor Robert Restaino is now calling council members out by name for failing to vote yes to accept these state funds. "I am bewildered that we are here to talk about whether the GIVE Grant should or shouldn’t be a part of the city’s toolbox here in Niagara Falls.” WATCH: Niagara Falls Police & Mayor speak against council vote not yet to accept GIVE grant moneyNiagara Falls Police & Mayor speak against council vote to not yet accept GIVE grant moneyFormer police chief, now anti-violence coordinator, John Faso, pointed out it only saves the city money. WATCH: One month after Fourth of July shootings, Niagara Falls families still waiting for answersOne month after Fourth of July shootings, Niagara Falls families still waiting for answers“My vote was not a vote against public safety.