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January 11, 2000 00 - 12 - Adoption of a motion transferring $53,800 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Intensified Drug Enforcement Assistance Fund (IDEA)-Drug and Organized Crime Intelligence program to continue the department-wide Narcotic Enforcement Strategy. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion transferring $53,800 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Intensified Drug Enforcement Assistance Fund (IDEA)-Drug and Organized Crime Intelligence program. Purpose and Need: The grant funds will be used as follows: To continue the department wide Narcotic Enforcement Strategy. To reduce the opportunities to sell and purchase illegal drugs in our city. To effectively identify and seize drug related assets. To sustain and enhance community support by receiving all citizen complaints directly or through the use of a Community Policing Officer. To acquire additional equipment and training to enhance the ability to investigate drug related offenses. To evaluate and enter complaints into a database to be matched with any prior complaints or information regarding the location of persons involved. To continue funding for the Office Specialist position assigned to the program. Financial Impact: · The total budget for this program is $53,800, itemized as listed below. The local cash match is $13,450. IDEA Local Cate.qory Amount Amount Total Personnel $17,694.63 $ 5,898.23 $23,592.86 Equipment 16,655.00 5,552.00 22,207.00 Supplies & Other 6,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00 Total $40,349.63 $13,450.23 $53,799.86 Motion by Mr. Griffin, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to transfer $53,800 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Intensified Drug Enforcement Assistance Fund (IDEA)-Drug and Organized Crime Intelligence program to continue the department- wide Narcotic Enforcement Strategy, and was adopted by the following: Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 00 - 13 - Board and Commissions There were no appointments. 00 - 14 - Items Submitted by City Council Councilman Pitts spoke on payment in lieu of taxes from the U. S. Government for transportation and infrastructure, and requested assistance by management. Councilman Pitts spoke on retail sales in Midtown. Councilman Whitehurst announced the Town Hall meeting January 18, 2000. Mr. Massie spoke on the City Council Retreat. Councilman Moody requested future retreats be held at the Renaissance Hotel. Councilman Whitehurst spoke in support of a local retreat and to have major city boards involved in Retreat.