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. •s � ' �r � ;:t_4 ' .� � � . c�t� o� oR,oNo RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 1656 • • � • • � '�,�,�:;,,�,�,. ' A RESOLUTION CREATING THE. ORONO CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL 'APPREHENSION FUND WHEREAS, it has been found in some communities that an effective means of deterring burglaries is to create a system of code marking valuables, for identification purposes, in citizens ' homes, so that in the event such items are stolen, the .items are easily and specifically identifiable as to ownership; and , WHEREAS, as a further deterrent, those homes that have so identi- fied their valuables are provided with a sticker to be placed at prominent locations, thus alerting a potential burglar to the fact that valuables within such home are so identifiable and easily traced, and consequently, difficult to not only dispose of, but extremely useful for prosecution in the event the criminal is apprehended; and � WHEREAS, neighborhood crime watch programs have been effective � in neighbors involved in crime preven�.ion and in assisting each other in keeping their neighborhood safe; and � WHEREAS, in over 400 cor�ununities throughout the country where such program has been implemented, the results have been shown to be effective. . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City� of Orono, that the Police Department for the City of Orono be hereby authorized to operate such program and is further directed to cooperate with the citizens wishing to participate in such program. y BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council create a fund in the amount of $375. 00 entitled the "Crime Prevention Fund" , which funds shall be used for the implementation of this, project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be permitted to appoint a citizens ' committee of five members to assist the� Police Department in the program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee be instructed to take whatever means available to provide publicity for the program by such means as advertising, door-to-door contact, pui5licitv throuah the schools, seminars, and whatever other means may be considered fruitful. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes staff \� to take the necessary steps to adopt and implement the attached articles ` of incorporation and bylaws.