HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 03-02RESOLUTION NO.03-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,PERTAINING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE 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 Program (hereinafter "LLEBG")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,the City of Apache Junction
Department of Public Safety establishes the LLEBG Advisory Board
comprised of representatives of groups with a recognized interest in
criminal justice and crime/substance abuse prevention and treatment;and
WHEREAS,such advisory group on August 26,2002 recommended
unanimously that the amount of $23,076.00 be used to purchase additional
Mobile Data Terminals ("MDTs")to provide the City of Apache Junction
Department •of Public Safety Police Officers instantaneous access to
national,state and local records,including but not limited to Motor
Vehicle Division Records,State Drivers License Records,Hazardous
Material Information,Criminal History,Active Misdemeanor and Felony
Warrants;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council on February 4,2003 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.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS:
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1.Staff is hereby authorized to file any necessary documents in
application for United States Department of Justice LLEBG Program funds.
2.Except for signing grant application forms,Robert J.Warner,
Director of the Department of Public Safety/Chief of Police,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 any grant.The City
Manager,pursuant to the LLEBG Program Application process,and upon
presentation and in consultation with the Director of the Department of
Public Safety/Chief of Police,shall execute the grant fund application.
The City Manager shall certify that the City is in compliance with any
and all assurances and special conditions of the LLEBG Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE4THDAY, OF
JUNCTION,ARIZONA, THIS FEBRUARY,2003;
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,2003.
DOUGLAS i/OLEMAN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
CITY CLERK
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RICHARD J.STERN
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO.03-02
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