Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 84-14-Application-Juveniles Services — reading text

o ° RESOLUTION NO. 84-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILES FORT THE FORT WALTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach herein call the "Applicant" after thorough consideration of the problem and available data, has hereby determined that the project described below is in the best interests of the general public; WHEREAS, the primary goal of the Youth Services School Liaison Program is directed toward the early diversion of youthful offenders and reduction of the recidivism rate in all juvenile related matters brought to the attention of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department from the local middle and secondary schools. A school liaison officer will be employed in order to facilitate meeting this goal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: SECTION I. That the project generally described above is in the best interests of the Applicant and the general public. SECTION II. That James T. Murdaugh, Interim Chief of Police, be hereby authorized to file in behalf of the Applicant an application in the form prescribed by the Florida Bureau of Criminal Justice Assistance (BCJA) for a grant to be made to the applicant to assist in defraying the cost of the project generally described above. SECTION III. That if such grant be made, the Applicant shall provide or make necessary arrangements to provide such funds in addition to the grant as may be required by the Act to defray the cost of the project generally + described above. SECTION IV. That said James T. Murdaugh, Interim Chief of Police, 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. SECTION V. That the official designated in the preceding paragraph is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the Applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the Florida Bureau of Criminal Justice Assistance (BCJA) 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. OQ Q SECTION VI. That the original or 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 Assistance. SECTION VII. That if such grant be made, the Applicant or Official designated in paragraph 4 above shall maintain such records necessary and furnish such information, data and documents as required by the Florida Bureau of Criminal Justice Assistance (BCJA) to support the implementation of the project generally described above. SECTION VIII. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Council and signature by the Mayor. APPROVED: 17 brane AS LISY Vi woven thr Dadbres | KATHRYN 7 pee ? J ” CITY CLERK V The form and legal sufficiency of the foregoing has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. BY: SS = JAMES £. Eo“. (> CITY ATTORNEY mea er te oe fOISPOSTTION | PD. | bGieat 2ele