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A RESOLUTION FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COPS (COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES) HIRING PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE HIRING OF FIVE POLICE OFFICERS.
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WHEREAS, applications are now accepted for the COPS Hiring Program for 2017; and
WHEREAS, the COPS Hiring Program is funded at 75% by the U.S. Department of Justice and a 25% local match is required during the three year period of the said grant and one year of attrition required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding of $832,010 for the employment of five police officers (salaries and benefits) of which $624,007 is federally funded and $208,003 is local match, this assistance will provide more officers in the protection of our residents from certain crimes such as burglary and larceny.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro City Council supports the submission of the 2017 application to the COPS Hiring Program for the employment of five additional police officers for the aforementioned criminal activities.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants Administrator is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of June, 2017.