2003-002-RES STATEMENT OF CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE APPREHENSION PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-002
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 TASKFORCE TO TARGET ILLICIT CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE AND ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND PROVIDING 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 fourteen 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 [mdings 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.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of January, 2003.
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: