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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEstablishing an Arson Protection FundORDINANCE No. 7037 -82 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, March 15, ,982 Attest: 'L "- e h�"""""`°"`' City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, IRENE K. GAMMON M Of Common Council IRENE K. GAMMON Approved and signed by me (-e. 6- �9 l Clerk ORDINANCE NO. 703% -,fA AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ARSON PROTECTION FUND. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: The State of Indiana has given the City of South Bend an Arson Protection Assistance Grant, which must be spent for training and equipment on arson investigations. These monies are to be kept separate and records must be maintained on expenditures. This fund would also accomodate donations to arson investigations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: SECTION I. That an Arson Protection Fund be established and that all monies received from the Arson Protection Assistance Grant be deposited in that fund. SECTION II. That monies in the Arson Protection Fund be used by the police and fire departments exclusively for the purpose of train - ing arson investigators and for the purchase of equipment to be used for arson investigations. SECTION III. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. Ist READING o?- ? -gR PUBLIC HEARING 3 — 1s-. 8 2nd READING 3 — NOT APPROVED REFERRED PASSED 3_ %S -8'A v L Member of the Common Council FILEO IN CLERK'S OFFICE FEB 1? 1.982 Irene Gammon CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IND. SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT 701 W. Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46621 Timothy J. Brassell Fire Chief CITY of SOUTH BEND ROGER O. PARENT, Mayor COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 February 17,1982 South Bend Common Council County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Council Members: Chief Thompson and I recommend the attached ordinance which establishes a designated "Arson Fund ". This fund will serve as a necessary repository for the recently received State Arson Grant money. Other money generated by Police and Fire Department arson activities could also be deposited in this fund. The proposed ordinance and attendant publicity will also serve as an additional reminder that our City is taking an active role in arson investigation and prosecution. 2191284 -9255 We hope you will look favorably on this requested ordinance. As always, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. l Dan D. Thompson Chief of Police DDT /TJB /vm Timothy J. Brassell Fire Chief (90mfl4mF e}1AY# 010 toe tdouumtu Mound of * Edit; of #Data blend: Your Committee OF THE WHOLE to whom was referred BILL NO. 21 -82 A BILL ESTABLISHING AN ARSON PROTECTION FUND. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion THIS BILL SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL FAVORABLE. JOHN VOORDE Chairman , ... ..... ....ueisa m.