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DRAFT J:\Attorney\LISA\Resolutions\CiJRRENT\RCSAP Support 2001.wpd December 4, 2001 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, STATING THE CITY OF PARIS' S CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE APPREHENSION PROGRAM AND THE CONTINUING EFFORTS OF THE TRI-COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE TO TARGET ILLICIT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris has actively supported the Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program since 1988; and, WHEREAS, over the last thirteen years, the goals have not changed and are as follows: 1. To identify, investigate and apprehend violators of the Texas and federal controlled substance statutes; 2. To aggressively prosecute narcotics law violators under applicable state and federal laws; 3. To remove profit gained by drug traffickers by civil asset forfeiture; 4. To provide investigative, manpower and prosecutorial assistance to local, state, and federal law enforcement; and, 5. To provide drug awareness education to communities within the impact area; and, WHEREAS, the Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program has been successful in accomplishing its goals; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of Paris that the City of Paris continue to suppress drug activity in and around the city of Paris through its support of the Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris does hereby reaffirm the strong support of the City of Paris for the continued efforts of the Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program.