On Motion of Mr. Roberts, Seconded by Mr. Thomas , the Following Resolution Was Offered

On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Thomas, the following resolution was offered:

RESOLUTION NO. 117628

A resolution authorizing a new Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Newell Normand in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson for the Parish to continue and further develop intensive probation programs utilizing both probation officers and sheriff's deputies to more fully intensify the monitoring and supervision of at risk juvenile probationers at a cost not to exceed $205,000.00, for the Department of Juvenile Services. (parishwide)

WHEREAS, the Parish of Jefferson and the Sheriff of Jefferson Parish previously entered into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the purposes stated above, and said Cooperative Endeavor Agreement shall expire on January 13, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the prior program and agreements have been successful in utilizing both probation officers and sheriff's deputies to intensify the monitoring and supervision of at risk juvenile probationers; and

WHEREAS, intensified monitoring and supervision benefits the residents of Jefferson Parish by holding probationers accountable for their transgressions and increases the level of public safety; and

WHEREAS, the Sheriff of Jefferson Parish and the Department of Juvenile Services for the Parish both wish to renew the agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish;

SECTION 1. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council or, in his absence, the Vice Chairman, is authorized to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Newell Normand in his capacity as Sheriff of the Parish of Jefferson for the Parish to continue and further develop intensive probation programs utilizing both probation officers and sheriff's deputies to more fully intensify the monitoring and supervision of at risk juvenile probationers at a cost not to exceed $205,000.00, for the Department of Juvenile Services; which agreement is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution.

SECTION 2. That all expenditures dedicated to this initiative by the Department of Juvenile Services shall not exceed $205,000.00 with a term of one (1) year, and be charged to budget account No. 21700-2152-7022.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None

The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 21st day of September, 2011.