IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chair of the Jackson County Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fiscal Commission to execute an agreement with The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for the continuation of the Drugs Don't Work program in the amount of $30,000.00, on the recommendation of the Jackson County Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fiscal Commission.
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RESOLUTION #10819, May 9, 1995
INTRODUCED BY Lisa White Hardwick, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Jackson County Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fiscal Commission was empowered by Ordinances 1771, 1795, and 1941 to make recommendations to the Legislature for the expenditure of Anti-Drug Sales Tax Funds for the purposes of treatment and rehabilitation of drug offenders; and,
WHEREAS, the County Legislature authorized grant matching funds through Ordinance 2373; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Commission has reviewed a proposal from The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for its "Drugs Don't Work" program; and,
WHEREAS, the "Drugs Don't Work" program attempts to assist businesses, especially small to medium-sized businesses, in implementing drug-free workplace programs and policies, thereby reducing the demand for illicit drugs; and,
WHEREAS, this program is a collaborative effort involving several community organizations, including the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association; and,
WHEREAS, the "Drugs Don't Work" staff provide services in implementing and coordinating policies aimed at reducing substance abuse; and,
WHEREAS, the "Drugs Don't Work" program receives private funding from several agencies, including Sprint and Project NeighborHOOD; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Commission has carefully reviewed this 1995 proposal from The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Commission has recommended funding in the amount of $30,000 from the Anti-Drug Sales Tax Fund for the "Drugs Don't Work" proposal; therefore,
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