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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.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this lOth day of December, 2001.
Michael J. Pfiester, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney