HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 28E Agreement for tobacco enforcement RESOLUTION NO. 04-447
RESOLUTION APPROVING 28E AGREEMENT FOR
TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND THE IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the reduction of the sale of tobacco products to minors continues to be an important
goal for the citizens of Ames; and
WHEREAS, in the past three years, the Ames Police Department has teamed with the Iowa
Alcoholic Beverages Division for the state of Iowa to conduct compliance checks of tobacco licensees;
and,
WHEREAS, this has proven to be an effective tool to prevent those who are underage from
purchasing tobacco products in our community; and,
WHEREAS, through a 28E Agreement with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, the Ames
Police Department will receive$50 for each compliance check conducted to help cover the cost of officer
overtime and remuneration for the youth participants; and,
WHEREAS,the Police Department will perform one compliance check of each tobacco licensee
in Ames and an additional check of those found to be noncompliant; and,
WHEREAS,in addition,this Agreement provides limited funding for the education of the retail
employees who sell tobacco,and the Alcoholic Beverages Division will reimburse the Police Department
for conducting training and testing for employees of retailers who sell tobacco; and,
WHEREAS, this Agreement requires no local match and has been successful in the past three
years.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the 28E Agreement for Tobacco Enforcement between the Ames Police Department and the Iowa
Alcoholic Beverages Division is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of September, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni,Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28`h day of September, 2004.