HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH18-011 WASPC SHB 1501 FIREARM GRANT-Resolution FINALBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
A Resolution Authorizing Application for Reimbursement from State Funds
Allocated to Local Law Enforcement for the Investigation of Denied Firearms
Transactions
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature enacted SHB 1501, effective July 23, 2017,
which provides funding to local law enforcement agencies through WASPC (the Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs) to investigate denied firearms transactions; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the Bill is to protect law enforcement and the public from persons
who illegally attempt to obtain firearms, and
WHEREAS, the funds awarded are designed to support the actual cost of each
investigation into a denied firearms transaction up to $500; and
WHEREAS, the grant cycle began with the allotment of funds on December 5, 2017 and
ends June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the funding supports the efforts of the Sheriff's Office to enforce the legal
requirements of firearms transactions and thus improve the community's safety,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the Kittitas
County Sheriff is authorized to apply for such reimbursement funding from the Washington
Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs as may be justified and available.
ADOPTED this day of 2018.
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Julie A. Kjorsvik
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD
Mandy Buchholz
RESOLUTION
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Chair
Vice -Chair
Commissioner
APPROVED S TO FORK
D.R. Mitchell
Deputy Prosecuting Attorn