James A. Smith
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 5:06:18
- Avg per meeting
- 11:21
- Segments
- 6922
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Top issues during term (10)(Public Safety)
Detention Center Development
Payment of $2,179,900 from capital project funds.
emergency preparedness
Expect a nice boost for local businesses, though you might pay a premium for gas or food while the crowds are in town.
Flood Disaster Recovery
The creation of an ESD would introduce a new property tax burden on residents within the district.
Open Meetings Quorum Notice
None expected.
State of the Nation Luncheon Quorum Notice
None.
police equipment contract
It's a hefty $13.5 million commitment over ten years, paid out of city funds to keep police tech from going obsolete.
Specialty Courts Grant Applications
$699,020.35 in grant funding requested with no county match required.
ICE 287(g) Task Force Agreement Ratification
Costs are borne by the Sheriff's Office budget with no direct federal reimbursement for personnel expenses.
Death Investigator Position
The position is budgeted at $32,705 for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Sheriff's Office General Victim Assistance Grant
Total grant request of approximately $120,000 with a 20% match requirement (approx. $24,000).
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorization of Extension of Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Department of Public Safety (re: Land Lease for Radio Communications Tower)
Regarding the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.: Authorization of Report Writing Services Quote (re: Enterprise Public Safety)
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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