October 18, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 41 Salisbury Accepts Safe Streets Grant By JOANNE SHRINER STAFF WRITER Birthdays Are Loco At Coco’s SALISBURY – The Salisbury City Council voted unanimously to pass a number of required legal actions, including more state funding for a major crime initiative as well as directing speed camera revenue to police purchases. Additional State Funding Secured For Safe Streets The City Council approved a resolution accepting state grant funds through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention in the amount of $10,000. The money was awarded as an addendum to the Safe Streets Grant that was awarded July 15 and was in the amount of about $280,000. According to Police Chief Barbara Duncan, the additional funding has been specifically earmarked for projects that through environmental changes within a particular residential or business area help reduce crime and the fear of crime. The Resolution states, “The City of Salisbury’s Safe Streets program addresses high incidences of crime in the city and surrounding areas. The grant funds will provide for overtime for police officers, a Safe Street Coordinator, a light and noise meter, pole security camera, fencing, security mirrors, and shrubbery. The a portion of the Camden area of the City of Salisbury was selected as the initial site based on crime data analysis indicating high incidents of criminal behavior.” 7,500+ SQUARE-FOOT INDOOR INFLATABLE PLAYGROUND Giant Slide And Moon Bounces • Games • Snack Bar Call Us Today To Book Your Party! Parties Include: Personal Party Coordinator, Full-Color Invitations, Balloons, Plates, Cups, Napkins, Utensils, Pizza And Drinks Ask About Renting Our Entire Facility For A Private Event! Fall Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10-5 • Wednesday 3-8 Thursday 10-5 • Friday 10-8 Saturday 10-6 • Sunday Noon-6 410-860-0404 The Twilley Centre 337 Civic Avenue, Salisbury, MD www.cocosfunhouse.com Agreement Reached On Service Center Next on the table was a resolution to enter into A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) accepting use of and authorization to conduct repair on 511 Decatur Avenue for the purpose of utilizing the property as a city service center. According to the Resolution, the City of Salisbury will enter into a three-year MOU agreement with The Wicomico Housing Authority for the use of 511 Decatur Ave. as a city service center. The City of Salisbury will invest in refurbishment to the exterior and interior of the property for suitable accommodations so the property may be utilized as a city service center. The refurbishment to the property will be at the expense of the city of Salisbury, which is estimated at $10,000. The police department currently has funds available in the police services building maintenance account to cover the estimated cost of the refurbishment of the property. Salisbury Poilce Major David Meienshein submitted, the investment in and use of this property will greatly enhance the capability of Salisbury public service such as police, code compliance, and public SEE PAGE 42