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of <br />As <br />telephone: (5611567-8000 <br />June 13, 2000 <br />BOARD OF COUN'T'Y COMMISSIONERS <br />13.10 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />U.S. Department of Justice <br />Office of Community Oriented Policing Services <br />Universal Hiring Program Control Desk, 7"' Floor <br />1100 Vermont Avenue, NW <br />Washington, D.C. 20530 <br />RE: COPS In Schools Retention Plan <br />To whom it May Concern: <br />The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners supports the efforts of the <br />Indian River County Sheriff's Office as a community policing agency. As part of the <br />community policing endeavor, the Sheriffs Office has been awarded several COPS <br />grants including Universal Hiring, COPS AHEAD, and COPS MORE '98. <br />In reviewing and approving COPS Grant applications, the Board acknowledged the fiscal <br />responsibilities of retaining these requested positions at the close of the grant period. <br />For this very reason, we conduct a five year fiscal impact study prior to proceeding with <br />any grant application. Therefore, in approving and signing the grant papers, we have <br />anticipated the future financial needs of retaining the positions and will utilize the budget <br />process to accomplish this. The authorized strength of the Sheriff's Office is increased <br />accordingly, as such grants are awarded, and incorporated into the Sheriffs Office <br />budget. <br />Although growth brings with it many challenges, we also recognize the responsibility <br />government has to provide vital services to its community, and welcome the opportunity <br />to take advantage of federal funds to augment local dollars and provide an increased <br />Level of service to our community. <br />Please be assured of our continued cooperation. <br />Sincerely, <br />2C�''y <br />Fran B. Adams, Chairman GarA. Wheeler, Sheriff <br />Board of County Commissioners Indi River County Sheriffs Office <br />June 13. 2000 .lune 15. 2000 <br />Date Date <br />