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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-1034b RESOLUTION NO. 76 -103.. - WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, herein called the "Applicant", adter thorough consideration of the problem and available data, has hereby determined that the project described below is in the best interests of the general public. To provide the Indian River County Sheriff's Department with four (4) Walkie-Talkies to be used primarily by the Investigations Department in "in the field" work. To provide the capability of man-to-man communications in order for officers to remain at the crime scene and have direct communication while on foot patrol and/or during narcotics surveillance situations. To increase the ability of initiating and maintaining an effective crime control program by utilizing "stake -out" patrols, especially in suspected drug-related crimes. This project will provide the necessary funds to allow the Indian River County Sheriff's Department to purchase the new equipment and improve service. and WHEREAS, under terms of Public Law 90-351, as amended, the United States of America has authorized the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, through the Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance, to make Federal Grants to assist local governments in the improvement of criminal justice; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has examined and duly considered such Act and the Applicant considers it to be in the public interest and to its benefit to file an application under said Act and to authorize other action in conn- ection therewith; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, in open meeting assembled in the City of Vero Beach, Florida, 15th day of December, 1976, as follows: 1. That the project generally described above is in the best interests of the Applicant and the general public. 2. That Jack G. Jennings, County Administrator, be hereby authorized to file in behalf of the Applicant an application in conformity with said act, for a grant to be made to the Applicant to assist in defraying the cost of the project described above. 3. That if such grant be made, the Applicant shall provide or make necessary arrangements to provide such funds and/or in-kind contributions in addition to the grant as may be required by the Act to defray the cost of the project generally described above. 4. That said Jack G. Jennings, County Administrator, is hereby authorized to furnish such information and take such other action as may be necessary to enable the Applicant to qualify for said grant. 5. That the Official designated the preceding paragraph is hereby de- signated as the authorized representative of the Applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance such information, data and documents pertaining to the application for said grant as may be required and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application. 6. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the application for said grant to be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance. 7. That if such grant be made, the Applicant, or Official designated in paragraph 4 above, shall maintain such records necessary and furnish such information, data and documents as required by the Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance to support the implementation of the pro- ject generally described above. B. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. DONE AND ORDERED in open meeting. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: 2%Qh, L, Chairman ATTEST 1 rk