HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds from Bureau of Justice Assistance RESOLUTION NO. 00-059
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD FROM THE
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,239
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the purpose of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant program is to provide
units of local government with funds to underwrite projects to reduce crime and improve public
safety; and,
WHEREAS, our city has been identified by the Bureau of Justice Assistance as a qualified
recipient of Law Enforcement Block Grant funds in the amount of$14,239; and,
WHEREAS, a 10% match is required for all cities receiving grants, and the funds must be
used to develop or enhance anti-crime, anti-drug, or violence-prevention programs; and,
WHEREAS,monies in the Police Forfeiture account will be used to satisfy the grant match;
and,
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Ames Police Department to use the 1999 Grant funds
to purchase additional equipment to enhance investigations and serve as a safety measure for
officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for Law Enforcement Block Grant funds in the
amount of$14,239 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of February, 2000.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach
Voting nay: None Absent: Wirth
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of February, 2000.