I am James Schmersahl a resident of Frederick
I wish to comment on Item B-5, acceptance of a Department of Justice Grant . To get this money you will be agreeing to do certain things to comply with federal rules and standards. Such “strings” come with all federal grants , I am most familiar with those that come with HUD money and they generally go without saying – use recognized accounting practices , do not discriminate , etc
However, this grant has several conditions that compel FPD to assist DHS in immigration enforcement. (See points 37, 38 and 39 ) . Those requirements could compel the City to act in a way that is at odds with recently adopted Resolution 20-17. I urge you to go into this knowing the ramifications.
I am James Schmersahl a resident of Frederick
I wish to comment on Item B-5, acceptance of a Department of Justice Grant . To get this money you will be agreeing to do certain things to comply with federal rules and standards. Such “strings” come with all federal grants , I am most familiar with those that come with HUD money and they generally go without saying – use recognized accounting practices , do not discriminate , etc
However, this grant has several conditions that compel FPD to assist DHS in immigration enforcement. (See points 37, 38 and 39 ) . Those requirements could compel the City to act in a way that is at odds with recently adopted Resolution 20-17. I urge you to go into this knowing the ramifications.