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0409 RESOLUTION NO. 409 ( #3 -89) A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PARTICIPATION OF JACKSONVILLE IN THE ANTI -DRUG TASK FORCE; APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF $9,375.00 FOR SAID PURPOSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, understands the realty of the drug problem in our City, state, and nation; and, WHEREAS, the Anti -Drug Abuse Act of 1988, through the Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program has resulted in a Federal Grant being available for a joint effort by Pulaski County, Sherwood, North Little Rock, and Jacksonville; and, WHEREAS, a Task Force will be created by said Grant with the purpose of arresting and prosecuting those involved in organ- ized crime and the sale of illegal drugs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, THAT: SECTION ONE: We hereby show our total support for the anti -drug program and the creation of the Anti -Drug Task Force by Sherwood, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, and Pulaski County. SECTION TWO: We hereby authorize the expenditure of $9,375.00 for the City of Jacksonville's portion of the funding for this project. SECTION THREE: We hereby authorize the Jacksonville Police Department to participate fully in the effects of the Task Force in combating organized crime and other illegal activities in order to make this City an even better place to live. SECTION FOUR: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict. SECTION FIVE: This Resolution shall be in effect from and after its date of passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS SIXTH DAY OF APRIL, 1989. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS B Y: •._ __ TOMMY SWAI , MAYOR ATTEST: - L A M. LEONARD, .ITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: K ITH VAUGHAN, CITY ATTORNEY