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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ACCEPT THE 2017 COPS HIRING GRANT
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the COPS Hiring 2017 Grant in the amount of $249,604 with a local match requirement of $83,201 for a total award of $332,805; and
Whereas, the FY 2017 COPS Hiring Program award provides funding to law enforcement agencies to hire career law enforcement officers in an effort to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts; and
Whereas, this grant will fund 2 officer positions salaries and benefits for a 3 year period.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into agreement with the Department of Justice to accept the 2017 COPS Hiring Grant for $332,805 for 2 officers for a 3 year period; and
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this application.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of December, 2017.