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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: June 6, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: 1.5
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Richard Vidaurri, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2006-72: Relating to the Police Department;
approving and authorizing the full execution of a Grant
Agreement with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority
DISCUSSION
On May 2, 2006, the Marana Police Department received notification of a $5,000 grant award
from the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AA T A) to support overtime pay for police
officers. The goals listed under this grant initiative include:
· Reducing the total number of stolen vehicles reported compared to the same period the
prevIOUS year.
· Increasing the total number of stolen vehicles recovered compared to the same period the
prevIOUS year.
· Increasing the number of suspects arrested for vehicle theft.
Under the Grant Agreement the Marana Police Department agrees to report quarterly on:
· The total number of stolen vehicles reported compared to the same period the previous
year.
· The total number of stolen vehicles recovered compared to the same period the previous
year.
· The total number of suspects arrested for vehicle theft.
Full funding for the project will be forwarded upon execution of the agreement documents.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Grant
Agreement to fund overtime for police surveillance and investigations related to automobile
theft.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2006-72.
CNAbluesheet
5/31/2006
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-72
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
FULL EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA AUTOMOBILE
THEFT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana recognizes its duty to protect its citizens through
effective police powers; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Police Department is working to reduce the number of vehicles
stolen; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Police Department is working to increase the number of
suspects arrested for vehicle theft; and
WHEREAS, the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority has awarded the Marana Police
Department a grant to help further these goals; and
WHEREAS, grant funding will support overtime pay for police officers during a period
from July 1, 2006 to June 30,2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Chief of Police is authorized to execute the Grant
Agreement to fund overtime for police surveillance and investigations related to automobile
theft.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 6th day of June, 2006.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
RES Police - Arizona Automobile Theft Authority 2006 2006-72
5/31/2006
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