TITLE
Title
FY 2016 - 2017 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA GRANT - $139,534
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff BJ Barnes
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is in receipt of the 2016 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant funds in the amount of $139,534. These funds will be used for overtime, training, travel, communications for the Task Force (cell phones/GPS) and technical investigative equipment. All HIDTA Grant funds are for the sole purpose of reducing drug trafficking and production in North Carolina.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
General Fund
Increase Federal/State Revenue $139,534
Increase to Law Enforcement $139,534
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve receipt of 2016 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant funds in the amount of $139,534 and increase the FY 2016 - 2017 Law Enforcement budget by $139,534 to reflect the appropriation of the grant.
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