HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 11-7255 - Police L.A. Impact JPARESOLUTION NO. 11-7255
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA.
APPROVING THE LOS ANGELES INTERAGENCY METROPOLITAN POLICE
APPREHENSION CRIME TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (LA IMPACT
JPA), AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S MEMBERSHIP IN LA IMPACT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE JPA AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Downey recognizes the need for a regional crime task force with
specialized proficiency in the area of surveillance to effectively investigate major crimes, with an
emphasis on narcotics enforcement; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey currently participates in the Interagency Metropolitan
Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) as a signatory to a Memorandum of
Understanding, and supports the concept of formally organizing LA IMPACT as a Joint Powers
Authority to clarify the rights and duties of the LA IMPACT members and to provide LA IMPACT
with legal standing as an entity with its own; and,
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) creates an Authority to coordinate a
county-wide multi-jurisdictional crime task force; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to become a member of the LA IMPACT Authority
created thereto
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Pursuant to the City's authority under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act in California
Government Code 56500 et seq., the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension
Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) Joint Powers Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated
herein, is approved, thereby authorizing the City’s membership in the LA IMPACT Authority; and
2. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the LA IMPACT Joint Powers
Agreement to effectuate the intent of this Resolution
3. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this
Resolution signifying its adoption and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy is directed to
attest thereto.
4 This Resolution is effective upon adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-7255
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2011.
by/mH. MARQUE7da;M
ATTEST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City
of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of March, 2011, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
Council Members: Brossmer, Gafin, Guerra, Vasquez, Mayor Marquez
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
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