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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4930 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 ORDINANCE NO. 4930 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF OF FORTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM TO REDUCE CRIME AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AS DESCRIBED IN THE STATUTE; APPROVAL OF LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS; AND CREATE A TRUST FUND. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn must adopt and approve all appropriations by Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 35A.33 RCW; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn certifies compliance with applicable civil rights law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to establish a "Trust Fund" by Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS' FOLLOWS: Section 1. Pursuant to Chapter 35A.33. RCW, the City Council hereby accepts the grant, Grant Number 96LBVX3921, from the U.S. Department of Justice and deposit said grant funds in the City of Auburn's General Fund. Ordinance No. 4930 11/14/96 Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ~. The City Council hereby approves the expenditure and appropriation of forty thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($40,797) of U.S. Department of Justice for the purpose of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program to reduce crime and improve public safety. Section 3. The City Council agrees to provide local matching funds in the amount of $4,533 over the grant period. Sectior~ 4. The City Council authorizes the Finance Director to create an interest bearing trust fund specifically designated as "Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program" in which the Bureau of Justice Assistance will deposit all payments received under this grant award, and allowable program expenses paid from this account according to U.S. Department of Justice Grant Award No. 96-LB-VX-3921. Section 4. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is hereby authorized to implement and enter into any agreements or contracts as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. Ordinance No. 4930 11/13/96 Page No. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: Charles A. Booth Mayor ATTEST: Robin Wohlhueter City Clerk PROVED AS ~O FORM: Michael J. Reynolds City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 4930 11/13/96 Page No. 3