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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR11-064 Excessive Force Commissioner T V moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 0 (11 1 . RESOLUTION PROHIBITING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN NON - VIOLENT CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS WHEREAS, Eagle County, Colorado ( "County ") has made an application for Community Development Block Grant Funds from the State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 519 of Public Law 101 -144, the HUD Appropriations Act requires certain statements of assurances and certifications, including the statement that law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction of an applicant local government are prohibited from using excessive force against any individuals engaged in non - violent civil rights demonstrations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, does hereby adopt a statement of policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non - violent civil rights demonstrations. THAT, the Board of County Commissioners finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held this 7.-vday of j / Ut , 2011. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO BY AND THROUGH ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COM * ONERS ,1 1 BY: V4 J� avne ha' T ATTEST: / Of �� v > • - ° x Peter F. Runyon, Commissioner Teak J. Simo r•n, C er'` " '"� QA,a,_ y4 , Board of County Commiss Rs�° ,Sara J. Fisher, C mmissioner Commissioner `1 i) A-- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Jon Stavney y Commissioner Peter F. Runyon Commissioner Sara J. Fisher c, -2 )/ This Resolution passed by d vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.