TITLE
Title
APPROVE RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL 2018 HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) GRANT FUNDS
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is in receipt of additional funds as part of the 2018 HIDTA grant in the amount of $37,702 for additional HIDTA iniatives bringing the total 2018 grant amount to $217,236. These funds will be used for overtime, technology (phone/data cards), etc. and professional services (other law enforcement agency overtime/fringes for work on the taskforce). 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
Budget Ordinance Amendment
General Fund
$37,702 Increase in Federal/State Revenue
$37,702 Increase in Appropriation to Law Enforcement
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve the receipt of additional 2018 HIDTA grant funds in the amount of $37,702; and approve an increase of $37,702 in Federal/State Revenue and increase the FY 2019-20 Law Enforcement budget by the same amount to reflect receipt of these grant funds. These grant funds will be used for overtime, training, travel and technology/communications costs for the Task Force.
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