LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Delarian Wiggins
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GUN BUY BACK INITIATIVE AND PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the establishment of a Gun Buy Back initiative / program for the City of Pensacola. Further that the City Council direct the Council Executive to develop the program in conjunction with the Pensacola Police Department and that the Council Executive bring back a supplemental budget resolution at a subsequent meeting regarding the funding for this initiative.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In a continued effort to reduce instances of gun violence and crimes, a gun buyback initiative / program allows the opportunity for people to safely dispose of their unwanted firearms. The buyback initiative helps to decrease the chance of unwanted firearms getting stolen or into the wrong hands, whether it be that of a child or a criminal.
The intent of the initiative is to take in the unwanted firearm in exchange for either cash or a gift card.
The location and logistics will be worked on pending Council’s approval of such an initiative.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A - At this time
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time. A Supplemental Budget Resolution will come at a subsequent Council meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) None
PRESENTATION: No