HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 04-13RESOLUTION NO.04-13
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 June 21,2004 recommended
unanimously that the amount of $15,793.00 be used to purchase Model
X26 Advanced Air Tasers and the ancillary items needed to ensure that
each officer has the option of a less -than -lethal solution to a
potentially devastating incident;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council on July 6,2004 held a public
hearing to consider the use of the funds for 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.Approval is hereby given to the filing of an application for the
projects and programs for consideration of funding by the United States
Department of Justice i n conjunction with their LLEBG Program.
2.Except for the grant application,Steven Campbell,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 i s 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 APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA. THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY ,2004.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 6TH DAY OFHOULY ,2004.
DOUGLAS CVLEMAN
MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J.STERN
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO.04-13
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