HomeMy WebLinkAbout211-91 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 211-91
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS TO PARTICIPATE, FOR THE
SECOND YEAR, IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DRUG TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, the national drug problem is manifesting itself in
Northwest Arkansas creating grave social dangers for all segments
of society; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville Police Department has
assisted in development and operation of the Fourth Judicial
District Drug Task Force (Task Force) program in coordination with
other area municipalities and state and federal entities'
assistance to intensify efforts to eradicate narcotics and
dangerous drugs; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force operations will be administered by an
eleven member control group comprised of the police chiefs of the
municipalities of Farmington, Fayetteville, Greenland, Johnson,
Prairie Grove, Springdale, and West Fork; and the Fourth Judicial
District Prosecutor, to be headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas
and a fiscal officer will be on staff to assure compliance with all
terms of the grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville proportionate share of the
project as it has been proposed is $22,038.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. The City's continued participation in the
Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force is hereby approved and
authorized.
Section 2. There is hereby appropriated from the City
General Fund an amount of no more than $22,038.00 to fund the
City's prorata share of the program.
Section 3. The City of Fayetteville shall appoint the
Chief of Police to serve as its representative to the Fourth
Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Group and the Chief of
Police or his representative shall have the authority to make
recommendations and or decisions concerning operations, financial
matters within the scope of the adopted budget, and forfeitures
and/or seizures on behalf of the City.
Section 4. The City of Fayetteville shall assign three (3)
officers to the Task Force. Each assigned officer shall be
provided by the City at the same salary and benefits including
worker's compensation as other officers of the same rank from their
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home department. The City's expense of salary and benefits shall
be reimbursed by the Task Force on a prorata share not less than
75% of such expenses depending upon federal and state funding
levels. Such reimbursement shall be made monthly or quarterly upon
request made by the City and approved by the Task Force. The
hiring, disciplinary actions, and arrest authority shall remain
with the home employing agency.
Section 5. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to execute such documentation as necessary evidencing
the City's participation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November , 1991.
ATTEST:
By
APPROVED:
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Mayor