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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
2000-212
PRESENTED October 31, 2000
ADOPTED October 31, 2000
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE BUREAU
OF JUSTICE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS
WHEREAS the Bureau of Justice has established the Year 2000 Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety; and
WHEREAS, the program provides localities discretion on the designation of the grant
funds; and
WHEREAS the Leesburg Police Department has applied for a IJ.EBGP to pay for
unbudgeted equipment; and
WHEREAS the Town of Leesburg is eligible to receive $12,872.00 in federal funds by
providing matching funds of $1,430.00; and
WHEREAS the Town Council held a public heating on this grant program on October
31, 2000; and
WHEREAS the Town Manager and Chief of Police both recommend participation in this
agreement.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
The Town Manager shall authorize acceptance of this grant by the police department.
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RESOLUTION: SUPPORTING THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (IJ.EBGP)
PASSED this 31st day of October, 2000.
ATTEST:
B. J. Webb, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
C~trk of Council
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