HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-073 H.I.D.T.A Grant ProgramMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2009-73
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING FULL
EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT (HT 19-09-1711) WITH THE ARIZONA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THE HIGH
INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 and the National Drug Control Policy
Reauthorization Act of 1998 authorized the Director of The Office of National Drug Control
Policy to designate areas within the United States which exhibit serious drug trafficking
problems as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA); and
WHEREAS, the Southern Arizona Counties of Cochise, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave,
Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma are designated target areas under the HIDTA Program; and
WHEREAS, the HIDTA Program provides federal funding to designated HIDTA areas to
help eliminate or reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission has been awarded funding to
coordinate efforts and administer grants in the Southern Arizona Regional on behalf of the Office
of National Drug Control Policy under the HIDTA Program; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission has awarded grant funding to the
Town of Marana to reimburse salaries and employee related expenses for services provided in
coordination with the HIDTA Program between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Police Department has assigned an officer to with the other
community agencies as a regional partner in the HIDTA Program; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the HIDTA Grant Program the Town of Marana is
eligible to receive funds in the amount of $56,058 from the Arizona Criminal Justice
Commission for participation in HIDTA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Council approves the agreements and authorizes the
Town Manager and staff to take appropriate actions to carry out the terms of the agreements with
the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 21St day of May, 2009.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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