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40 <br />Fray& B. Adams <br />Chainian <br />District I <br />Caroline D. Ginn <br />Vice Chairman <br />District 5 <br />August 22, 2000 <br />REC <br />17j, y <br />BOARD OF 4-0UNTY COMMISSIONERS IJP' 4 <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 />BOARDOFCOUNTY <br />Ruth Al.StrOtnbiri�fPSION <br />District 2 <br />Kenneth R. Macht <br />District 3 <br />John W. Tippin <br />District 4 <br />The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners supports the efforts of the Indian River <br />County Sheriffs Office as a community policing agency. As part of the community policing endeavor, <br />the Sheriffs Office has been awarded several COPS grants including Universal Hiring, COPS AHEAD, <br />and COPS MORE'98. <br />In reviewing the approving COPS Grant applications, the Board acknowledges the fiscal <br />responsibilities of retaining these requested positions at the close of the grant period. For this very <br />reason, we conduct a five year fiscal impact study prior to proceeding with any grant application. <br />Therefore, in approving and signing the grant papers, we have anticipated the future financial needs of <br />retaining the positions and will utilize the general fund portion of budget process to accomplish. The <br />authorized strength of the Sheriffs Office is increased accordingly, as such grants are awarded, and <br />incorporated into the Sheriffs Office budget. We commit to retaining the COPS funded position for <br />one full local budget cycle following the conclusion of federal funding; increasing tax revenues <br />generated by growth will be utilized to accomplish this. <br />Although growth brings with it many challenges, we also recognize the responsibility government has <br />to provide vital services to its community, and welcome the opportunity to take advantage of federal <br />funds to augment local dollars and provide an increased level of service to our community. <br />Please be assured of our continued cooperation. <br />Sincerely, <br />�R <br />Fran B. Adams. Chairman <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />Gary C. VFeeler, Sheriff <br />August 22. 2000 —T —a °d <br />Date Date <br />FA/vo <br />1840 25" Street, Suite N-158 <br />Vero Beach, 32960-3365 <br />Telephune: (:61): �' 8G�1^.r.9J Far: (561.[771,' X334 <br />"vncom: 22.1•1+90e-niailr kmassuri.Kn,,bcc.co.auiian-riverfl.us <br />