Notwithstanding other provisions of law, the
Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie shall have the power to offer,
appropriate and pay a reward of not more than $1,000 for information
which shall lead to the detection, arrest and conviction of a person
or persons guilty of a felony or felonies dealing with Town property;
provided, however, that no police officer, peace officer or any other
law enforcement officer or official shall be entitled, directly or
indirectly, to collect any such reward.