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' Grant County, Washington
ORDINANCE NO. 15- ��, -CC
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ADDING CHAPTER 3.80 TO THE
GRANT COUNTY CODE AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING A
DEDICATED FUND FOR THE OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION O�
THE INTERAGENCY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the sale and use of illegal controlled substances has serious and
adverse effects on the quality of life of the citizens of Grant County; and
WHEREAS, the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) was
established to target mid to upper level drug violators, reducing drug availability and
trafficking, thereby improving the quality of life in the County; and
WHEREAS, the operating costs of drug interdiction often exceed budgeted funds
and grant moneys; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation of the Sheriff and the Prosecutor, the
Board of County Commissioners has found and determined that it is appropriate to
authorize and establish a dedicated fund for INET Operations funded by negotiated
contributions of low level adult drug offenders at case adjudication; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board af County
Commissioners of Granfi County, State of Washington, that chapter 3.8p be created
and, that pursuant to this ordinance is hereby enacted and shall be added to the Grant
County Code, as follows:
Chapter 3.$0 - INTERAGENCY NARCOTIC� �NFORCEMENT TEAM (INET)
DRUGFUND
Sections:
3.80.010 Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team drug fund established.
3.$0,020 Definitions.
3.80,030 Administration of the fund.
'3.80.040 Sources of moneys for fund.
3.80.050 Disbursements from fund—Use of moneys.
3.80.060 Disbursements from fund—Accounting, liability.
3.80.070 Limitations on fund—Redeposit.
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3�80.-01-0-County drug fiund established.
The Grant County Auditor shall create separate and distinct from the general fund of the
county, a special fund to be known as the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team
(INET) drug fund.
3.80.020 Definitions.
All terms used in this chapter shall, in addition to their ordinary meaning, also be defined
according to common law and any state statute or county ordinance.
3.80.Q30 Administration o#the fund.
The fund established by this chapter shall be administered by the Grant County Sheriff's
Department according to sound accounting and principles consistent with all applicable
laws, rules, regulations and orders, consistent with the purpose of this chapter, and in
accordance with RCW 10.01.220.
3.80.040 Sources of moneys for fund.
The fund established by this chapter shall consist of the following:
A. All contributions ordered paid by the superior or district courts. Contributions into the
fund shall be an amount negotiated between the Prosecuting Attorney and Defense
Counsel on a case by case basis for low level adult drug offenders. The defendant's
financial situation, along with present and future ability to pay, shall be considered when
negatiating a contribution. Amounts considered shall range from $100 to $10,000.
B. Moneys budgeted for such fund; and
C. Federal and state grant funds acquired by the county to support enforcement and
prevention of drug related crimes and substance abuse.
3.80.050 Disbursements from fund—Use of moneys.
The Grant County Sheriff or his designee may authorize disbursements from the fund
created by this chapter only for purposes of enforcing state statutes and county
ordinances for the administration and/or operation of the INET. The Sheriff may also
authorize disbursements to support drug enforcement and prevention efforts that align
with state and federal grant requirements and are coordinated with specific revenue
received and budgeted.
3.80.060 Disbursements from fund—Accounting, liability.
All disbursements from said fund shall be approved by signature of the Sheriff, or his
designee.
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3.-80.-070 Limitafions on fund=Redeposit. . —
The maximum amount to be drawn on this fund shall nofi exceed the maximum amount
budgeted,
Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase
af this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this ordinance.
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A PUBL�C HEARING WAS HELD ON THE ABOVE ORDINANCE AT ��� , ON
THEc�v�DAY OF �az�/,�'��2 , 2015,
PASSED AND ADOPTED thisc�O"f�1 day of ��,6�r , 2015.
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Richard Stevens, Chair
Cindy C er, Vice Ch 'r
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� Carolann Swartz, Member
TTEST;
ar ara J. Vasquez
IC rk of the Board
Approv�.d s to Form:
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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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