HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-085RESOLUTION NO. qz-~'~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE
TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL DRUG TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
PURSUANT TO RCW CHAPTER 39.34 WITH KITSAP COUNTY,
JEFFERSON COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF BREMERTON, POULSBO
AND BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AUTHORIZING THE CLERK/TREASURER TO
TRANSFER FUNDS RELATED TO DRUG ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
FROM TIME TO TIME AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend and other nearby local communities are
experiencing illegal sale and use of controlled substances which is resulting in increasingly
serious and adverse effects on the quality of life in these cities and counties, and
WHEREAS, the communities involved can enhance their enforcement capabilities
significantly by acting cooperatively to share their resources and knowledge in drug enforcement,
and
WHEREAS, cities and counties are authorized to enter into interlocal agreements for
mutually beneficial purposes by RCW Chapter 39.34,
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend that:
1. The Mayor and the Chief of Police are authorized to enter into an interlocal agreement
with Kitsap County, Jefferson County and the Cities of Bremerton, Poulsbo and Bainbridge
Island to establish a Drug Task Force to cooperate in the enforcement of controlled substance
abuse laws and in the forfeiture of property pursuant to RCW 69.50.505.
2. The Clerk/Treasurer is authorized to transfer funds from time to time pursuant to the
terms of the interlocal agreement.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of~'b"~"~ownsen_d and signed by the Mayor this
3rd day of August, 1992.
or John'~b~. Clise
APPRt3VED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
David A. Grove, Clerk/Treasurer
Dennis McLerran, City Attorney