The Common Council enacts this legislation mindful of the ever increasing
victimization of the citizenry associated with the illicit sale and use of
drugs and guns, in order to combat the same and in the general interests of
the public health, safety and welfare.
[Amended 4-4-2005 by Ord. No. 18.31.05]
A. There is hereby created, in accordance with § 91 of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, a program for the establishment
of a reward to be paid for the provision of information leading to the detection,
arrest and felony conviction of a person or persons engaged in and guilty
of illicit drug use and/or trafficking or gun-related violation in the City
of Albany.
B. There is hereby created, in accordance with § 91 of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, a program for the establishment
of a reward to be paid for the provision of information leading to the detection,
arrest and misdemeanor conviction of a person or persons engaged in and guilty
of defacing public or private property in the City of Albany.
[Amended 4-4-2005 by Ord. No. 15.31.05]
This reward program shall be implemented and monitored by the Board
of Estimate and Apportionment, which is hereby authorized to effect such rewards
in amounts not to exceed $25,000 each, and in accordance with rules, guidelines
and procedures to be promulgated by said Board with the advice and consent
of the Common Council.
The moneys necessary to effectuate this program are hereby appropriated
from the general fund.