HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 99-56RESOLUTION NO.99-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,PERTAINING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE SAFE
COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS,the United States Department of Justice provides funding for
law enforcement support personnel through a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
"LLEBG"Program pursuant to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968,as amended by the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 and the Violent Crime
and Control Act of 1999:and
WHEREAS,pursuant to LLEBG procedures,City of Apache Junction
Department of Public Safety established the LLEBG Advisory Board,comprised of
representative of groups with a recognized interest in criminal justice and
crime/substance abuse prevention and treatment;and
Whereas,such advisory group on December 1,1999 ,recommended
unanimously that the amount of $32,000.00 be used to fill a civilian position
to assist in front desk reception,alarm permit and warrant processing
support:and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council on March 7,2000 held a public
hearing to consider the use of the funds of the above -referenced purpose,and
on the same date accepted such recommendations;and
WHEREAS,the City of Apache Junction shall comply with all the terms and
conditions regarding these grant funds including the assurances and special
conditions of the LLEBG Program.
Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Apache
Junction,Arizona,as follows:
SECTION 1:APPROVAL
THAT approval be given to the filing of an application for projects and
programs for consideration of funding by the United States Department of
Justice in conjunction with their LLEBG Program .
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SECTION 2:DESIGNATION OF AGENT
THAT Robert J.Warner,Director of Public Safety,is appointed agent for the
City of Apache Junction,to conduct all negotiations,execute and submit all
documents and any other necessary or desirable instruments in connection with
such grant.However,the City Manager pursuant to the LLEBG Program
Application process,shall upon presentation and in consultation with the
Director of the Department of Public Safety,execute the grant fund
applications.The City Manger shall certify that the City is in compliance
with all of the assurances and special conditions of the LLEBG Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 7TH DAY OF MARCH 2000.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 7TH DAY OF MARCH .2000.
DOUGLAS cOLEMAN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY (9 -
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J.STERN
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO.99-56
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