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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_08-80/81_07/14/1981 RESOLUTION NO. 8-80181 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA CREATING A TEQUESTA POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING FUND WHEREAS, several citizens and organizations of Tequesta have voluntarily offered contribution of money and support for our Police Department in expanding its quarters and facilities in combatting crime and vandalism; and WHEREAS, active public support for our Police Department, includ- ing an organized citizens Neighborhood Crime Watch Patrol, can be strongly enhanced by efficient expansion of our police quarters and facilities; and WHEREAS, additional adjoining space for our Police Department will be made available when the Water Department vacates its quarters and moves to the new Village Hall annex; and WHEREAS, members of our Police Department have volunteered to do much of the carpentry work and construction labor for the remodeled and expanded Police Department quarters, but will need money for materials and equipment for improved crime control; and WHEREAS, a substantial amount of this money can come from citizens contributions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, propose and approve the creation of a fund to be known as the Tequesta Police Department Building Fund, with the following guidelines: Purpose The fund is intended as a means by which organizations, businesses, individuals, and others may express appreciation and encouragement of the meritorious manner in which the police of the Village have controlled, and intend to further control all aspects of crime in the Village. Administration The Chief of Police shall be Manager of the fund. He shall keep the Village Manager fully informed as to plans and seek his counsel where needed. The Council shall also be kept informed. All contributions received, including checks made payable to the Tequesta Police Department Building Fund, shall be recorded in a suitable receipts ledger, and deposited in an account of that name in a local bank. Withdrawals from the fund are to be suitably described on the check and signed by the manager of the fund or the Village Manager. The Village Manager shall periodically review the receipts ledger and the withdrawal check stubs. He shall include in his report at regular meetings of the Village Council, a statement of the status of the fund and a description of the expenditures. Use of Money: The money in the fund, all of which is outside of the Police Department budget, is intended to be used in any manner related to the handling and reduction of crime in Tequesta, with special emphasis on vandalism, and including construction and equipment for the newly expanded Police Department quarters. Publicity: The manager of the fund, through newspapers and other releases, and by providing a mounted plaque or framed proclamation with the official seal of the Village of Tequesta, to be permanently displayed in the Police Department, recognizing and honoring all contributors, and by such other methods as seem appropriate, will publicize the fund. Changes: Any changes of the provisions governing the handling of this fund shall be made by action of the Village Council. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember Carlton D. Stoddard , who moved its adoption. The Resolution was seconded by Councilmember Lee M. Brown and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION Lee M. Brown Leslie A. Cook W.H. Mapes, Jr. Carlton D. Stoddard The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 14 day of July A.D., 1981 MAYOR OF TEQUESTA W. H. Mapes, Jr. ATTEST: = J� CyreW Colbert, Village Clerk