HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-070RESOLUTION NO, 79-70
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, herein called the "Applicant", after thorough consideration
of the problem and available data, has hereby determined that the
continuation of the project described below in in the best interests
of the general public,
The continuance of the Youth Aid Bureau in order to deal more
efficiently and progressively with the juvenile offender. The
Bureau will continue to utilize the services of the two trained
law enforcement officers to work with other juvenile justice
and law enforcement agencies in the prevention and diversion of
juvenile delinquency. The Indian River County Sheriff's Depart-
ment has employed the officers, and will be directly responsible
for their administration of this project,
These officers are working six days a week from 9:00 a,m., until
6:00 p.m., with an on-call arrangement, with 24-hour counseling
and immediate response to problem situations. They are receiv-
ing agents for juvenile referrals to law enforcement throughout
the county. They are readily available to other community agencies
for advice in establishing youth programs, and conduct educational
programs concerning criminal justice in the schools and other
community agencies, They work closely with the Department of
Health and Rehabilitation Service intake counselors and youth
probation officers. Files are maintained on each child with whom
they come in contact, and officers are available to parents for
consultation concerning juvenile crime.
WHEREAS, under terms of Public Law 90-351, as amended, the United States
of America has authorized the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration,
through the Florida Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance,
to make Federal Grants to assist local government 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 connection therewith:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPEN t4EETING ASSEMBLED I14 THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, THE 4- 8th DAY OF August 9 1979,
AS FOLLOWS:
1, That the continuance of the project generally described above is
in the best interests of the Applicant and the 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 contribu-
tions in addition to the Grant as may be required by the Act to defray
the cost of the project generally described above.
4. That the Applicant is aware that at least fifty (50%) percent
of the minimum required non-federal costs of the project be appro-
priated cash and that such funds designated as local hard cash con-
tributions in all related project budget schedules that are to be
provided by the Applicant are hereby appropriated new funds for
Criminal Justice use for the express purpose of matching LEAA funds.
Budget Summary as follows:
LEAA = 17,550,00 = 65%
STATE BUYRIN = 975,00 = 05%
LOCAL HARD CASH = 8 475,-6-600 = 30%
Total t �5',�l t! -1-0-07
5. 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.
6. That the Official designated in the preceding paragraph is here-
by designated as the authorized representative of the Applicant for
the purpose of furnishing to the Florida 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.
7. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of
the application for said grant to be submitted to the Florida Bureau
of Criminal Justice Planning and Assistance.
8. That if such grant be made, the Applicant or Official
designated in Paragraph 5 above shall maintain such records
as necessary and furnish such information, data and documents
as required by the Florida Bureau of Criminal Justice Planning
and Assistance to support the implementation of the project
generally described above.
9. 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:
airman
Commissioner Deeson offered the foregoing resolution and
moved its adoption, which was seconded by Commissioner Lyons.--
Upon roll call the vote was:
Ayes: Commissioners Loy, Siebert, Idodtke. Deeson and Lyons
Nays:Commissioners None
Absent and/or not voting: None
DATE: 8-8-79
ATTEST:
By J 1 ��
Clerk