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BuyBack project summary list
State
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Applicant
Name
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Amount
Funded
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Alabama
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Housing
Authority of the City Foley |
$1,430
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The Housing
Authority of Foley will reprogram $1,000 of its FY 1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($25,000)
and will receive $430 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$1,430 for the Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is to
take approximately 28 guns of the street. In taking guns out to
the hands of owners, it is hoped that there will be a reduction
in gun violence in public housing. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Foley Police Department in disposing the
weapons.
Contact Person:
Donald C. Hyche
Phone: (334) 943-5370
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Prichard
Housing Authority
|
$7,500
|
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The Prichard
Housing Authority will reprogram $5,245 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($94,574)
and will receive $2,255 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$7,500 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority seeks to remove
approximately 150 guns off the street in exchange for $50 per gun.
They will achieve this goal through utilizing public service announcements,
press conferences and releases. The Prichard Police Department shall
destroy all guns in accordance with established state and federal
laws.
Contact Person:
Charles Pharr
Phone: (334) 456-3324
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Talladega
Housing Authority |
$2,860
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Talladega will reprogram $2,000 of its
FY1999 PHDEP grant funding ($109,310) and will receive $860 in matching
funds from HUD for a total of $2,860 for its Gun Buyback Initiative.
The goal of this program is to take approximately 57 guns off the
street. For every gun that is brought in, the person returning it
wil receive a $50 gift certificate food or merchandise. Talladega
Housing Authority will seek additional funding sources from the
private sector. The Authority will work in cooperation with the
Talladega City Police Department in their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Royce Faulkner
Phone: (205) 362-5010
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Arizona
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Flagstaff
Housing Authority
|
$5,005
|
|
The Flagstaff
Housing Authority will reprogram $3,500 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($53,226)
and will receive $1,505 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$5,005 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority anticipates
removing approximately 100 guns off the street at a cost of $50
each. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the Flagstaff
Police Department in their disposal of the guns in an effort to
reduce the number of accidental shootings, suicides, domestic and
gun violence in and around public housing. To increase public awareness
of firearm safety and other areas that are crucial to public safety,
members of local TV, radio and newspaper media have already pledged
their support to publicize this program.
Contact Person:
Michael A. Gouhin
Phone: (520) 526-0002
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Arkansas
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Camden
|
$30,030
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Camden, Arkansas will reprogram $21,000
of its FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program
grant funding $117,448) and will receive $9,030 in matching funds
from HUD for a total of $30,030 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative.
The Housing Authority will remove approximately 600 guns off the
street in exchange for $50 in cash and/or any gift certificates
donated by local merchants. Camden is hoping to use several larger
gift certificates for a large drawing. The initiative will be located
near one of Camden's larger family developments adjacent to a heavily
traveled area, historically the site of much drug and criminal activity.
The Housing Authority's goal is to reduce the number of accidental
shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public
housing. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the
Camden Police Department in their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
James R. Coleman
Phone: (870) 836-9309
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California
|
Marin Housing
Authority
|
$4,290
|
|
The Marin Housing
Authority will reprogram $3,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($109,970) and will
receive $1,290 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $4,290
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The authority's goal is to take
approximately 575 guns off the street during the period March 1,
2000 through March 1, 2001. The Marin Housing Authority will provide
$50 gift certificates for all guns surrendered. The program will
be administered by the Marin County Sheriff's Department and promoted
by the Marin Housing Authority, the Marin City Resident Management
Corporation and the Sheriff's Department.
Contact Person:
Janet Miller Schoder
Phone: (415) 491-2533
|
|
San Francisco
Housing Authority
|
$71,500
|
|
The San Francisco
Housing Authority will reprogram $50,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($1,333,719)
and will receive $21,500 in matching funds from HUD for a total
of $71,500 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The authority's goal
is to take approximately 500 guns off the street at a cost of $100
each. The San Francisco Housing Authority will also provide gift
certificates, food vouchers or other incentives of value. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the San Francisco Police
Department in the disposal of guns. This initiative will improve
stronger bonds with the community in partnership to reduce crime
and violence.
Contact Person:
Ronnie Davis
Phone: (415) 554-1296
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Connecticut
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Hartford
|
$14,300
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Hartford will reprogram $10,000 of its
FY 1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
($497,505) and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $14,300 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The goal of this
program is to take approximately 135 guns off the street. Guns will
be exchanged for a $75 voucher for food or merchandise. The Housing
Authority will work with the Hartford Police Department in an effort
to locate, buyback and eliminate as many gun as possible from circulation
in the City of Hartford.
Contact Person:
John D. Wardlaw
Phone: (860) 723-8442 or (860) 275-8442
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Meriden
|
$7,150
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Meriden will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($106,671) and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $7,150 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 143 guns off the street. Additionally,
in exchange for a $100 voucher for each gun, monitory contributions
will be solicited from area businesses and state and local government
to support their efforts. The City of Meriden Police Department
has conducted this activity in the past and is very enthusiastic
about the possibility of doing it again in cooperation with the
Meriden Housing Authority.
Contact Person:
David Sunshine
Phone: (203) 235-0157
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|
New Britain
Housing Authority
|
$7,150
|
|
New Britain
Housing Authority will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($177,492)
and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$7,150 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is to
take approximately 250 guns off the street. The expected buyback
per weapon has not been determined, but the involved parties were
in agreement that no cash would be exchanged and that between $50
and $75 in vouchers would be appropriate. The Housing Authority
will work in cooperation with the New Britain Police Department
in disposing the guns. This initiative has created an environment
of cooperation and collaboration among the stakeholders of the community.
Contact Person:
Paul Vayer
Phone: (203) 225-3534
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|
Housing Authority
of the City of Norwalk
|
$10,000
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Norwalk will reprogram $6,993 of the FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program funding ($181,011)
and will receive $3,007 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$10,000 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program
is to take approximately 100 guns off the street. A check for $100
will be provided to each participant that turns in a gun. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the local Police Department
in their disposal of the guns. The program will be marketed at all
Norwalk Housing Authority sites. The Police Department will be responsible
for gun collection locations, tracing and documentation of guns,
and destruction and disposition of guns.
Contact Person:
Greg Dunn
Phone: (203) 838-8471
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Stamford
|
$71,500
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Stamford will reprogram $50,000 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($184,970) and will receive $21,500 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $71,500 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 500 guns off the street. For every
gun that is brought back, the person will receive $100 gift certificates,
food vouchers, or certificates for merchandise. The amount may be
increased by discounts or extra merchandise made available by businesses
participating in the initiative. The Stamford Police Department
will conduct the Gun Buyback Initiative in conjunction with Stamford
Housing Authority to make this a very effective program.
Contact Person:
Edward Schwartz
Phone: (203) 977-1400
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Florida
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Tampa
|
$71,500
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Tampa will reprogram $50,000 of its HUD
FY1999 Public Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($1,085,626)
and will receive $21,500 in matching funds from HUD for a total
of $71,500 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority's goal
is to take approximately 1,400 guns off the street in exchange for
$50 gift certificates. The program will be tied to an already existing
gun buyback program that has been held in the area for the last
two years. Public housing developments will be made safer with a
lesser number of guns available. This will allow the housing authority
to concentrate on other programs that will uplift the public housing
residents. The Authority will work in cooperation with the City
of Tampa Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
James Harold
Phone: (813) 253-0551
|
|
Metro-Dade
Housing Agency
|
$71,500
|
|
The Miami-Dade
Housing Agency will reprogram $50,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($2,426,163) and
will receive $21,500 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $71,500
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is to take
approximately 1000 guns off the street in exchange for $50.00 in
cash or gift certificates. Department stores and local grocery chains
will be contacted to donate gift certificates as incentives for
turning in guns. The gun buyback funds will allow Miami-Dade County
and its private sector partners to continue efforts to reduce firearm
injuries in the community. The Authority will work in cooperation
with the Metro-Dade Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Rene Rodriguez
Phone: (305) 644-5100
|
Georgia
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Augusta
|
$14,300
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Augusta, GA will reprogram $10,000 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($610,555) and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $14,300 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority
through this initiative will take approximately 286 guns off the
street in exchange for a $50 gift certificate. Every effort will
be made available to involve the community as a whole in this initiative.
Additional funds will be solicited as well as free advertising,
additional discounts and other support. The Authority seeks to reverse
the gun violence because it adversely impacts the community. The
Authority will work in cooperation with the Richmond County Sheriff's
Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Jacob L. Oglasby
Phone: (706) 724-5466
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Rome
|
$3,575
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Rome, GA will reprogram $2500 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($241,934) and will receive $1,075 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $3,575 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 75 guns off the street in exchange
for $50 cash. Both the police department and the housing authority
are working continuously to rid public housing of drug violence.
This program is a great tool in the realization of this goal. The
Authority will work in cooperation with the City of Rome Police
Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Bill Vasser
Phone: (706) 291-1569
|
|
Housing Authority
of Columbus, Georgia
|
$25,025
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Columbus, Georgia will reprogram $17,500 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($477,711) and will receive $7,525 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $25,025 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 800 guns off the street. For every
gun that is brought back the person will receive a $50 gift certificate.
The result of this initiative will be multifaceted. It will immediately
remove a source of violence. It will show the community that the
Housing Authority, the City and Police Department are committed
to reducing violence. It will strengthen the bonds between the community
and local agencies by showing the residents that the Authority and
the Police Department are sincerely concerned about their well being.
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia will work in cooperation
with the Columbus Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Stanley E. Keene
Phone: (706) 571-2800
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|
Housing Authority
of the City of Atlanta
|
$7,150
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AHA) will reprogram $5,000
of its FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination grant funding
($2,287,601) and will receive $2,150 in matching from HUD for a
total of 7,150 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority goal
is to remove guns off the street in exchange for $50 in cash and/or
vouchers for food or merchandise. The Housing Authority of the City
of Atlanta, Georgia and the City of Atlanta desire to continue to
work cooperatively to reduce the level of gun-related violence both
in and adjacent to AHA communities, so that AHA residents may enjoy
peaceful and safe communities in which to live. The Authority will
work with the City of Atlanta Police Department in the disposal
of the guns.
Contact Person:
Rick White
Phone: (404) 817-7205
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Cordele
|
$9,295
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Cordele will reprogram $6,500 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($104,472) and will receive $2,795 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $9,295 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 130 guns off the street in exchange
for $50.00 of equivalent value. Weapons will be destroyed by a local
business that has a means to melt the weapons. The activity will
be supervised by the Cordele Police Department and the Crisp County's
Sheriff office. All the participants look forward in participating
in this initiative to reduce the number of tragedies involving guns.
Contact Person:
Susan Leger-Boike
Phone: (912) 273-3938
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|
Savannah
Housing Authority
|
$7,150
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Savannah will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($587,461)
and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$7,150 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is to
take approximately 143 guns off the street. The Authority will provide
$50 gift certificates as exchange for any weapons submitted. Savannah
Housing Authority anticipates other local funding or donations from
the business community. This probably will increase the number to
150 plus. The gun buyback will take place over a two day period
in two different public housing developments. The Authority will
work in cooperation with the Savannah Police Department in disposing
the guns.
Contact Person:
Richard W. Collins
Phone: (912) 235-5800
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Hawaii
|
Hawaii Hsg.
and Comm. Dev. Corp
|
$22,880
|
|
The Hawaii Housing
and Community Development Corporation will reprogram $16,000 of
its FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($1,189,218) and will receive $6,880 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $22,880 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The PHA's
goal is to take approximately 455 guns off the street. The Hawaii
Housing and Community Development Corporation will provide $50 for
each firearm turned in during the gun buyback period. Each person
who turns in a firearm will be issued a $50 voucher that can be
cashed by an independent third party, such as the Bank of Hawaii
or Crime Stoppers. Outreach to the communities will be conducted
via television, radio, and print media. The HCDCH has successfully
recruited communication partners in the community to promote the
gun buyback initiative and increase awareness through donated television
airtime and newspaper stories and are presently negotiating with
local radio stations for public announcements. The Housing Authority
will work in cooperation with the Honolulu Police Department in
disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Donald K. W. Lau
Phone: (808) 587-0641
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Illinois
|
Chicago HA
|
$143,000
|
|
The Chicago
Housing Authority (CHA) will reprogram $100,000 of its FY 99 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($8,443,514)
and will receive $43,000 in matching funds from HUD for a total
of $143,000 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing Authority
anticipates taking approximately 1,000 guns off the street at the
cost of $100 each. The Gun Buyback Initiative will target fourteen
CHA public housing developments currently funded under the Authority's
Public Housing and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program. The
gun buyback program will take place in early June 2000, one week
before the end of the school year. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Chicago Police Department in the disposal
of the guns.
Contact Person:
Robert Braye
Phone: (312) 791-8500 x4621
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|
Rockford
Housing Authority
|
$20,020
|
|
The Rockford
HA will reprogram $14,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian Housing
Drug Elimination Grant $441,640) and will receive $6,020 in matching
funds from HUD for a total of $20,020 for its Gun Buyback Initiative.
The goal of this program is to take approximately 400 guns off the
street in exchange for $50 in cash. The Housing Authority will use
this opportunity to increase the bond and trust between the police
and the senders. The Authority will work in cooperation with the
Rockford Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Paul Hackerson
Phone: (815) 987-3895
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Randolph
County Housing Authority
|
$4,290
|
|
The Randolph
County Housing Authority will reprogram $3,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($48,607)
and will receive $1,290 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$4,290 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority's goal
is to take approximately 85 guns off the street at a cost of $50
each. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the City
of Chester and the Sparta Police Departments in their efforts to
reduce the number of accidental shootings, suicides, domestic and
gun violence in and around public housing and disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Chris Blechle
Phone: (618) 826-4314
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Indiana
|
Housing Authority
of City of Gary, Indiana
|
$7,150
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Gary, Indiana will reprogram $5,000 of
its FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($533,356) and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $7,150 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal
of this program is to take approximately 143 guns off the street.
For every gun that is brought back the person receives a$50 certificate.
Additional value in the form of discounts or extra merchandise made
available by businesses participating in the initiative may also
be offered. In conjunction with the Housing Authority's gun buyback
program, it will run a toy gun turn in. Children are encouraged
to turn in their toy guns to their local police department in exchange
for McDonald's gift certificates. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Gary Police Department in disposing the
guns.
Contact Person:
Edward Bland
Phone: (219) 881-6414
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Housing Authority
City of Hammond
|
$5,720
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the Hammond will reprogram $4,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding (131,744)
and will receive $1,720 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$5,720 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority's goal is to
take approximately 114 guns of the streets in exchange for a $50
gift certificate from a local mall. The additional value in the
form of discounts or extra merchandise made available by businesses
participating in the initiative may be offered. The program will
begin with a public awareness campaign - billboards, press releases
and full page advertisements telling people where the guns can be
turned in. The Authority will work in cooperation with the Hammond
Police Department and the County Prosecutor's Office in disposing
the guns.
Contact Person:
Maria Becorra
Phone: (219) 989-3265
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Jeffersonville
Housing Authority
|
$
2,002
|
|
The Jeffersonville
Housing Authority will reprogram 1,400 of its FY99 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($83,797) and will
receive $602 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $2002 for
its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing Authority anticipates taking
approximately 50 guns off the street for $ 50 cash payment for each
gun. The City of Jeffersonville will contribute $500.00. The Authority
will work with the Jeffersonville Police Department in the disposal
of the guns.
Contact Person:
Carroll Gowens
Phone (812)
283-3553
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Kansas
|
Kansas City,
Kansas Housing Authority
|
$42,900
|
|
The Kansas City,
Kansas Housing Authority will reprogram $30,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($477,271)
and will receive $12,900 in matching funds from HUD for a total
of $42,900 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal
is to take approximately 940 guns off the street in exchange for
food vouchers and other gift certificates for clothes and household
items. Additionally, the Authority expects to leverage 10% of the
budget through contributions from the private sector. The Authority
will work in cooperation with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department
in disposing of the guns.
Contact Person:
Thomas Stibal
Phone: (913) 281-3300
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Kentucky
|
Housing Authority
of Frankfort
|
$2,860
|
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The Housing
Authority of Frankfort will reprogram $2,000 of its FY99 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($52,566)
and will receive $860 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$2,860 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing Authority anticipates
in taking approximately 40 guns off the street at the cost of $50
each. The Frankfort Police Department will work with the Housing
Authority in the disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Michael A. Field
Phone: (502) 223-2148
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Housing Authority
of Louisville
|
$28,600
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Louisville will reprogram $20,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($1,031,961)
and will receive $8,600 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$28,600 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The gun buyback will remove
300 to 500 guns off the streets of Louisville. For every gun brought
in, a person will receive a $50 voucher in lieu of cash. The Housing
Authority of Louisville feels that this initiative will have an
impact on unintentional shootings in public housing. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Louisville Police Department
in disposing of the guns.
Contact Person:
Andrea Duncan
Phone: (502) 574-3400
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Housing Authority
of Columbia
|
$1,144
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Columbia will reprogram $800 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($25,000)
and will receive $344 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$1,144 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority will remove
approximately 25 to 30 guns off the street. To encourage participation
in the initiative the Housing Authority of Columbia plans to partner
with local businesses and organizations such as K-Mart to match
$50 for every gun returned. The exchange will be in the form of
vouchers or certificates. The Housing Authority of Columbia will
work in cooperation with the Jamestown Police Department in disposing
the guns and reducing gun-related violence in the communities of
Adair and Russell County.
Contact Person:
Shannon Biggs
Phone: (502) 384-2271
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Housing Authority
of Princeton
|
$2,860
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|
The Housing
Authority of Princeton will reprogram $2,000 of the FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program funding ($25,000) and
will receive $860 in matching funds from HUD for a total $2,860
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 50 guns off the street. The Authority will provide
gift certificates, food vouchers or other incentives of value for
any weapons submitted. In taking these guns out of the hands of
owners it is hoped that there will be a reduction in the number
of accidental shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in
and around public housing. The Authority will work in cooperation
with the Princeton Police Department in their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Gail Wallace
Phone: (270) 365-5769
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Lexington-Fayette
Urban County Housing Authority
|
$71,500
|
|
The Lexington-Fayette
County Housing Authority will reprogram $50,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($393,913)
and will receive $21,500 in matching funds from HUD for a total
of $71,500 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority's goal
is to take 1,400 guns off the street. In a continuing effort to
make neighborhoods safer and more secure, the Lexington-Fayette
County Housing Authority is teaming up with the Lexington Police
and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire Arms to collect firearms
at sites throughout Lexington in exchange for $50.00 gift certificates
and/or cash payments. Also, the Authority will work in cooperation
with the Lexington Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Austin Simms
Phone: (606) 281-5060
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|
Housing Authority
of Martin
|
$1,430
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Martin will reprogram $1,000 of its FY 99 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($28,152)
and will receive $430 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$1,430 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing Authority anticipates
in taking approximately 20 guns off the street. The person returning
the gun will receive a $ 50 gift certificate either for food or
merchandise. The Housing Authority will work with the Martin Police
Department in the disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Robert B. Coleman
Phone: (606) 285-3681
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Maryland
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Annapolis
|
$5,005
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Annapolis will reprogram $3,500 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($242,814) and will receive $1,500 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $5,005 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
is to take approximately 90 guns off the street. The Annapolis Housing
Authority will offer $50 for each weapon received during the program
period. A payment of $100 may be authorized by the on-scene supervisor
for weapons that pose a heightened danger to the community. The
Annapolis Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the Annapolis
Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Patricia Holden Croslan
Phone: (410) 267-8000
|
|
Housing Authority
of Baltimore City
|
$286,000
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Baltimore City will reprogram $200,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($3,516,848) and will receive $86,000 in matching funds from HUD
for a total of $286,000 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to remove approximately 2,860 guns off the street. Cash
payments for firearms turned in during the initiative will range
from $50 to $100 and/or business partnership donations. The initial
gun buyback will be a one-day event conducted at four sites that
will be located in the east, west, south and north sections of Baltimore.
Subsequent gun buybacks will be conducted at scheduled intervals
until all funding has been utilized. The Housing Authority will
work in cooperation with the City of Baltimore Police Department
in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Pat Payne
Phone: (410) 396-3232
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Massachusetts
|
Springfield
Housing Authority
|
$21,450
|
|
The Springfield
Housing Authority will reprogram $15,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($291,861)
and will receive $6,450 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$21,450 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is
to take approximately 500 guns off the street. The Springfield Housing
Authority will provide gift certificates or other incentives of
value ($50) for any weapon submitted. The Authority in collaboration
with the City of Springfield Police Department and the Hamden County's
District Attorney's Office will work together in disposing the guns.
This initiative will result in reducing the number of accidental
or unintentional shootings, murders, domestic violence and other
forms of gun violence.
Contact Person:
Paul Bailey
Phone: (413) 785-4513
|
|
Worcester
Housing Authority
|
$2,038
|
|
The Worcester
Housing Authority will reprogram $1,425 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($622,651)
and will receive $613 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$2,038 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is to
take approximately 50 guns off the street. For every gun that is
brought back the person will receive $50. The Worchester Police
Department working with the Authority plan the gun buyback program
for the spring of 2000 in the Great Brook Valley community. They
anticipate conducting this initiative one or two days per week over
a period of four weeks in order to gain the widest possible support.
Contact Person:
Daniel Moynihan
Phone: (508) 798-4530
|
|
Malden Housing
Authority
|
$7,250
|
|
The Malden Housing
Authority will reprogram $5,070 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($217,081) and will
receive $2,180 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $7,250
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal of this program
is to take approximately 100 guns off the street at a cost of $50
each and develop a cooperative venture between the Malden Housing
Authority and the Police Department to combat crime and violence.
The Housing Authority also will provide gift certificates in exchange
for guns. Efforts to increase the amount of value per exchange are
contemplated to include businesses, philanthropic groups and social,
fraternal and civic organizations. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Malden Police Department in disposing of
the guns.
Contact Person:
John Daly
Phone: (781) 322-9460
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Michigan
|
City of Detroit
Housing Commission
|
$21,450
|
|
The City of
Detroit Housing Department will reprogram $15,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($1,344,716) and will receive $6,450 in matching funds from HUD
for a total of $21,450 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 429 guns off the street. The Detroit
Housing Commission will provide gift certificates and/or $50 cash
for every weapon surrendered by participating public housing residents.
This innovative program in concert with an ongoing aggressive community
policing strategy of the Detroit Police Public Housing Support Unit
will have a noticeable impact in reducing gun violence in and around
public housing. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with
the Detroit Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Roberta Sharpe
Phone: (313) 877-8821
|
|
River Rouge
Housing Commission
|
$10,725
|
|
The River Rouge
Housing Commission will reprogram $7,500 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($65,982)
and will receive $3,225 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$10,725 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Commission's goal is
to take approximately 200 guns off the street in exchange for $50
for each gun returned. Housing officials are excited about the program.
They have the support of the business community in the form of "in-
kind" money. This initiative will lessen the impact of gun
violence in certain neighborhoods. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Miranda White
Phone: (313) 382-1276
|
|
Saginaw Housing
Commission
|
$4,290
|
|
The Saginaw
Housing Commission will reprogram $3,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($132,404)
and will receive $1,290 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$4,290 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is to
take approximately 100 guns off the street. The Saginaw Housing
Commission will purchase vouchers from a local department store
to be used for food, clothing, children's toys, household goods
and personal items. The Saginaw Housing Commission will work in
cooperation with the Saginaw Police Department in disposing the
guns.
Contact Person:
Mario Soza
Phone: (517) 755-8183
|
|
Inkster Housing
Commission
|
$57,915
|
|
The Inkster
Housing Commission will reprogram $40,500 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($188,709)
and will receive $17,415 in matching funds from HUD for a total
of $57,915 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Commission's goal
is to remove guns off the street. Individuals will be issued cash
and/or a voucher in increments of $25 for old guns, $35 for medium
range and $50 for newer weapons. This initiative will result in
reducing accidental shooting of children. The Authority will work
in cooperation with the Inkester Police Department in disposing
of guns.
Contact Person:
Floyd B. Simmons
Phone: (313) 561-2600
|
|
Flint Housing
Commission
|
$100,100
|
|
The Flint Housing
Commission will reprogram $70,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($274,486) and will
receive $30,100 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $100,100
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Commission's goal is to take
approximately 2,000 guns off the street. For every gun that is brought
back the person will receive $50 gift certificate. Prior to the
implementation of the program, a massive media campaign will be
launched. The focus of the Flint Housing Commission is on bringing
law enforcement, local businesses, community groups and stakeholders
together to focus attention on gun violence and strive for a safer
community for all. The Housing Commission will work in cooperation
with the Flint Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Reginald Richardson
Phone: (810) 736-3050
|
Missouri
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Hannibal
|
$10,010
|
|
The Hannibal
Housing Authority will reprogram $7,000 of its FY 1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($56,525)
and will receive $3,010 in matching funds from HUD for a total for
$10,010 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is
to take approximately 200 guns off the street at $50 each. However,
the price may change in the event that a particular brutal weapon
is surrendered. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with
the Hannibal Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff in
disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Shirley Bomar
Phone: (573) 221-7575
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Mississippi
|
Mississippi
Regional Housing Authority No. VIII
|
$42,900
|
|
The Mississippi
Regional Housing Authority VIII will reprogram $30,000 of its FY99
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($398, 752) and will receive $12,900 in matching funds from HUD
for a total of $42,900 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing
Authority anticipates in taking approximately 858 guns off the street
in exchange for $50 in cash. Additional incentives of discounts
or extra merchandise made available by businesses participating
in the initiative may also be offered. Pascagoula and Gulfport Port
Police Departments will work with the Housing Authority in the disposal
of the guns.
Contact Person:
Roy Nacaise
Phone: (228) 863-6272
|
New Jersey
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Orange
|
$10,010
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Orange will reprogram $7,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($116,348) and will receive $3,010 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $10,010 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this
program is to make the City of Orange a safer place. For every gun
that is brought back a value equivalent of $50 will be offered for
each hand gun and a value equivalent of $75 to $100 will be offered
for any weapon over 150 rounds (ie.TEC-9, rifles). The Housing Authority
has commitments from various supermarkets to offer food vouchers
in exchange for guns. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation
with the Orange City Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Judith Aquino
Phone: (973) 677-4553
|
|
Newark Housing
Authority
|
$715,000
|
|
The Newark Housing
Authority will reprogram $500,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($2,040,168) and
will receive $215,000 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$715,000 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority seeks to
take approximately 500 to 1000 guns off the street. For every gun
brought in a person will receive between $50 and $150 for each gun
depending on the type of weapon. As a result of this initiative
there will be a reduction in gun violence in and around public housing.
The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the Newark Police
Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Robert Graham
Phone: (973) 430-2165
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Hoboken
|
$7,150
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Hoboken, New Jersey will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($297,579) and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $7,150 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority
goal is to remove approximately 75 to 100 guns off the street. The
amount to be paid for the recovered weapons will be paid in $50
dollar vouchers. The vouchers will be used in participating stores
involved with the Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority will work
in cooperation with the City of Hoboken Police Department in the
disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
E. Troy Washington
Phone: (201) 798-0370
|
|
Housing Authority
of Union City
|
$14,300
|
|
The Housing
Authority of Union City will reprogram $10,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($100,073)
and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$14,300 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's goal is
to take approximately 100 guns off the street at a cost of $100
per gun. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the
Union City Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Virginlio Cabello
Phone: (201) 864-1515
|
|
Millville
Housing Authority
|
$6,721
|
|
The Millville
Housing Authority will reprogram $4,700 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($113,269)
and will receive $2,021 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$6,721 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. For every gun that is brought
back the person will receive at a minimum the equivalent of $50
or at a maximum the equivalent of $100. The Prosecutor's Office
will determine the form of buyback exchange. The City of Millville
will help advertise this program to the public in order to achieve
optimum results. The Millville Housing Authority will work in cooperation
with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office and the Millville
Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Dale P. Gravett
Phone: (609) 825-8860
|
|
Paterson
Housing Authority
|
$9,009
|
|
The Paterson
Housing Authority will reprogram $6,300 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($440,761)
and will receive $2,709 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$9,009 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority will seek to
remove approximately 80 guns off the street. The value per exchange
will be $150. To the extent it proves to be feasible to exchange
the weapons for a lesser amount, the residual will be offered in
the form of program related merchandise incentives. The Authority
will work in cooperation with the Paterson Police Department in
disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Felix Raymond
Phone: (973) 345-5650
|
|
Housing Authority
of East Orange
|
$7,150
|
|
The Housing
Authority of East Orange will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999 Public
and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($100,293)
and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$7,150 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority intends
to give a cash amount of $50.00 per gun and expects to recover a
total of 100 guns. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation
with the Police Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Michelle Howard
Phone: (973) 678-0250
|
|
Housing Authority
City of Bayonne
|
$5,363
|
|
The Bayonne
Housing Authority will reprogram $3,750 of its FY 1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($292,741)
and will receive $1,613 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$5,363 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's plans to
take approximately 75 guns off the street in exchange for $50 per
gun. In taking these guns out of the hands of owners it is hoped
that there will be a reduction in the number of accidental shootings,
suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public housing.
The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the Bayonne
Police Department in the destruction of the guns in accordance with
State and Federal Law.
Contact Person:
John Mahan
Phone: (201) 339-8700
|
New Mexico
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Las Cruces
|
$14,300
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Las Cruces will reprogram $10,000 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($75,000) and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $14,300 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing
Authority's goal is to remove approximately 285 guns off the street
in an effort to reduce the number of accidental shootings, suicides,
domestic and gun violence in and around public housing. The demographics
of Las Cruces places them near the Texas/Mexico border which allows
for easier access to smuggled weapons. The housing Authority and
the Las Cruces Police Department are joining forces along with local
business to implement this program. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Las Cruces Police Department in their disposal
of the guns.
Contact Jack
L. Wingard
Phone: (505) 526-5541
|
New York
|
Cohoes Housing
Authority
|
$2,860
|
|
The Cohoes Housing
Authority will reprogram $2,000 of its FY 1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($67,302) and will
receive $860 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $2,860 for
its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing Authority anticipates in
taking approximately 40 guns off the street . Food vouchers in the
amount of $50 each will be traded for each gun exchanged. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Cohoes Police Department
in the disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Mary Herbert
Phone: (518) 235-4500
|
|
Watervliet
Housing Authority
|
$4,290
|
|
The Watervliet
Housing Authority will reprogram $3,000 of its FY99 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($67,302) and will
receive $1,290 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $4,290
for the Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority will provide $50 gift
certificates from the local grocery market as an exchange for any
eapon submitted. These funds will be used to reduce the number of
accidental shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in and
around public housing. The Authority will work in cooperation with
the Watervliet Police Department to dispose the guns.
Contact Person:
Charles V. Patricelli
Phone# #: (518)
273-4717
|
|
Plattsburgh
Housing Authority
|
$7,150
|
|
The Plattsburgh
Housing Authority will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($123,387)
and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$7,150 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority anticipates
that approximately 143 guns will be removed off the street. In exchange
for these guns, the Housing Authority will provide gift certificates,
food vouchers, certificates for merchandise or cash payment equivalent
to the sum of $50. The Housing Authority's goal is to reduce the
number of accidental shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence
in and around public housing. The Housing Authority will work in
cooperation with the Plattsburgh Police Department in their disposal
of the guns.
Contact Person:
Ted Kowalezyk
Phone: (518) 561-0720
|
|
Municipal
Housing Authority of Yonkers
|
$14,300
|
|
The Municipal
Housing Authority of Yonkers will reprogram $10,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($573,825) and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $14,300 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority
anticipates that approximately 100 guns will be removed off the
street at a cost of $50 each and reduce the number of accidental
shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public
housing The Housing Authority will provide gift certificates for
toys, clothing, etc. and/or cash in exchange for guns. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Yonkers Police Department
in their disposal of the guns. The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce has
agreed to encourage local retailers to offer additional discounts
or increased value when the gift certificates are exchanged at their
store.
Contact Person:
Peter Smith
Phone: (914) 793-8400
|
|
Schenectady
Municipal HA
|
$1,144
|
|
The Schenectady
Municipal HA will reprogram $800 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($228,518) and will
receive $344 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $1,144 for
its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority estimates that
approximately 23 guns will be removed off the street in exchange
for $50 per gun for vouchers for food or merchandise. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Schenectady Police Department
in their disposal of the guns to reduce the number of accidental
shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public
housing. The Housing Authority will also work closely with the DARE
officers assigned to the City schools and the Community Police Unit
to ensure that this program is successful.
Contact Person:
Sharon A. Jordon
Phone: (518) 386-7000
|
|
Albany Housing
Authority
|
$7,150
|
|
The Albany Housing
Authority will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($383,576) and will
receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $7,150
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority will utilize
these funds to remove approximately 100 guns off the street. As
a result of this program, the Housing Authority and the Albany Police
Department strongly believe that a reduction in the number of accidental
shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence would occur in and
around public housing. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation
with the Police Department in their disposal of the guns and will
be publicized in the local media.
Contact Person:
Steven N. Longo
Phone: (518) 445-0711
|
|
Catskill
Housing Authority
|
$1,430
|
|
The Catskill
Housing Authority will reprogram $1,000 of the FY 1999 PHDEP funding
($25,000) and will receive $430 in matching funds from HUD for a
total $1,430 for its Gun Buy Back Initiative. The goal of this program
is to take approximately 20 guns off the street. The Catskill Housing
Authority and the Catskill Police Department agree that the buyback
exchange will involve merchandise in place of cash payments. The
amount of value per exchange will be approximately $50 or greater.
These funds will be used to leverage additional resources to bolster
the program by involving community businesses as co-sponsors
Contact Person:
Thomas C. Every
Phone: (518) 943-2900
|
|
Amsterdam
Housing Authority
|
$1,430
|
|
The Amsterdam
Housing Authority will reprogram $1,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($58,284)
and will receive $430 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$1,430 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority's goal
is to take approximately 25 guns off the street at a cost of $50
each in an effort to reduce the number of accidental shootings,
suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public housing.
The Amsterdam Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the
Amsterdam Police Department in their disposal of the guns. The Housing
Authority is encouraging local merchants to get involved in this
program by offering gift certificates, food vouchers and other items
in addition to the $50 offered under this program.
Contact Person:
Richard K. Miller
Phone: (518) 842-2894
|
North Carolina
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Wilmington
|
$14,300
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Wilmington will reprogram $10,000 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding $341,787) and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $14,300 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing
Authority's goal is to take approximately 200 guns off the street.
In an effort to reduce the number of accidental shootings, suicides,
domestic and gun violence in and around public housing, the Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the New Hanover County Sheriff's
Department in their disposal of the guns. The New Hanover County
Sheriff's Department will contribute $1,500 in-kind to the Gun BuyBack
Initiative.
Contact Person:
J. Alan Jones
Phone: (910) 341-7700
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Durham
|
$14,300
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Durham will reprogram $10,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding
($467,593) and will receive $4,300 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $14,300 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing Authority
estimates that approximately 310 guns will be taken off the street.
The Durham Housing Authority will offer $50 vouchers for every working
handgun surrendered. The Gun BuyBack program will be held once a
month until all funds are expended. The Housing Authority will work
in cooperation with the Durham Police Department in their disposal
of the guns. Also the Authority in conjunction with the Greater
Durham Chamber of Commerce anticipates that an additional $10,000
will be raised through businesses in the local Durham area
Contact Person:
James R. Tabron
Phone: (919) 683-1551
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of High Point
|
$5,434
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of High Point will reprogram $3,800 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($304,398) and will receive $1,634 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $5,434 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Housing
Authority's goal is to take approximately 100 guns off the street
for $50 each and to build strong partnerships between the police
and people in the community to work together to reduce gun violence.
The High Point Housing Authority will also provide gift certificates,
food vouchers or other incentives of value for any weapon surrendered.
Also, it will work in cooperation with the High Point Police Department
in their disposal of the guns to reduce the number of accidental
shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public
housing. Local merchants will provide as incentives discounted gift
certificates or extra merchandise
Contact Person:
H. Kenneth Matin
Phone: (336) 882-2661
|
Ohio
|
Lucas Metropolitan
Housing Authority
|
$25,025
|
|
The Lucas Metropolitan
Housing Authority will reprogram $17,500 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant funding ($708,208)
and will receive $7,525 in matching funds from HUD for a total of
$25,025 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority's goal is
to take approximately 500 guns off the street in exchange for $50
for the gun's turned in. The impact of this initiative will reduce
the number of accidental shootings, suicides, domestic violence
and gun violence in and around public housing. The Authority will
work in cooperation with the Toledo Police Department and the Lucus
County Sheriff's Office in disposing the guns. The Toledo Police
Department will incur all other administrative expenses associated
with operating the program as an in-kind match.
Contact Person:
Dennis Morgan
Phone: (419) 259-9437
|
|
Stark Metropolitan
Housing Authority
|
$31,460
|
|
The Stark Metropolitan
Housing Authority will reprogram $22,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program funding ($570,086) and will
receive $9,460 in matching funds from HUD for a total $31,460 for
its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 575 guns off the street. The Gun BuyBack Initiative
will involve the Guns Off the Streets Committee of the local Rotary
Club, which has conducted similar initiatives in the past, and area
merchants, in the development of an effective publicity campaign
for the event. For every gun brought in a person will receive a
$50 voucher for food or merchandise. The Stark County Crime Laboratory
has committed resources to trace stipulated firearms using the DRUGFIRE
Automated Ballistics Information System. The Housing Authority will
work in cooperation with the Canton Police Department in the disposal
of guns.
Contact Person:
Cherrio Turner
Phone: (330) 534-8051
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Pennsylvania
|
Easton Housing
Authority
|
$2,860
|
|
The Easton Housing
Authority will reprogram $2,000 of its FY1999 Public and Indian
Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($130,865) and will receive
$860 in matching funds from HUD for a total $2,860 for its Gun BuyBack
Initiative. The goal of this program is to take approximately 57
guns off the street. Residents who turn in firearms to law enforcement
officials will be given cash and/or cash equivalents (store vouchers)
in the amount of $50. In taking these guns out of the hands of owners
it is hoped that there will be a reduction in the number of accidental
shootings, suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public
housing. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the
Easton Police Department in their disposal of the guns. Easton police
officers will conduct a search of each surrendered firearm through
the National Crime Information Center.
Contact Person:
Gary A. Smith
Phone: (610) 258-0806
|
Rhode Island
|
Woonsocket
Housing Authority
|
$7,150
|
|
The Woonsocket
Housing Authority will reprogram $5,000 of its FY 1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program funding ($283,943) and will
receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total $7,150 for
its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal for this program is to take
approximately 100 guns off the street and promote the activity as
a gun buyback and family violence reduction day. The Authority will
provide $50 gift certificates for any weapon submitted. In taking
these guns out of the hands of owners it is hoped that there will
be a reduction in the number of accidental shootings, suicides,
domestic and gun violence in and around public housing. The Authority
will work in cooperation with the Woonsocket Police Department in
their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Stephen A. Vadnaia
Phone: (401) 767-8000
|
|
Housing Authority
of the City of Pawtucket
|
$25,740
|
|
The Housing
Authority of the City of Pawtucket will reprogram $18,000 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
($239,075) and will receive $7,740 in matching funds from HUD for
a total $25,740 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 300 guns off the street. For every
gun brought in the person will receive $50 in cash. A previous Gun
BuyBack Initiative in the City of Pawtucket was successful in taking
over 200 guns off the streets of Pawtucket. The Housing Authority
will work in cooperation with the Pawtucket Police Department in
their disposal of the guns. The guns will be collected in two six
hour sessions, advertised in local newspapers, use FBI certified
firearms instructors to handle the weapons, run weapons through
the National Crime Information Center to determine if stolen, and
destroyed by melting in a state foundry.
Contact Person:
James J. Goff
Phone: (401) 725-9113
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South Carolina
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Fort Mill
Housing Authority
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$7,250
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The Fort Mill
Housing Authority will reprogram $5,070 of the FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program funding ($31,232) and will
receive $2,180 in matching funds from HUD for a total $7250 for
its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 100 guns off the street. The Housing Authority will
work in cooperation with the local Police Department in their disposal
of the guns. Guns will be exchanged for food vouchers worth $50
that can be redeemed at the local Food Lion grocery store. Collected
firearms will be turned in to the Fort Mill Police Department, where
a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check will be conducted
to determine if weapon is stolen or suspected of having been used
in the commission of a crime.
Contact Person:
Thomas Rowe
Phone: (803) 547-6787
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Beaufort
Housing Authority
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$2,860
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The Beaufort
Housing Authority of South Carolina will reprogram $2,000 of its
FY1999 PHDEP grant funding ($64,882) and will receive $860 in matching
funds from HUD for a total of $2,860 for its Gun Buyback Initiative.
The goal of this program is to take approximately fifty guns off
the street in exchange for $50 in cash for each gun returned. The
Beaufort Housing Authority has contacted several grocery stores
that have expressed desire to participate in this initiative by
offering an additional $10 food gift certificate for each gun returned.
The Authority will work in cooperation with the Beaufort County
Sheriff Department in disposing the guns.
Contact Person:
Edward L. Boyd
Phone: (843) 525-7061
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Tennessee
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Knoxville
Community Development Corporation
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$17,500
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The Knoxville
Community Development Corporation will reprogram $12,238 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
($803,003) and will receive $5,262 in matching funds from HUD for
a total $17,500 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. A minimum of three
gun buybacks will be held in separate locations accessible to public
housing residents. The goal of this program is to take approximately
350 guns off the street. For every gun that is brought in, the person
returning it will receive a $50 cash payment. Also, the City of
Knoxville has agreed to provide $7,500 for a similar program, "Gunstoppers."
The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the Knoxville
Police Department in their disposal of the guns. The Knoxville Police
Department will conduct a search of each surrendered firearm in
the national Crime Information Center (NCIC) and where available,
test each firearm using an automated ballistics information system
such as IBIS or DRUGFIRE. Guns collected will be destroyed, unless
law enforcement needs call for another action, such as preservation
for evidence or determination that gun was stolen or used in the
commission of a crime.
Contact Person:
Fred O. DeBruhl, Sr.
Phone: (423) 594-8806
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Memphis Housing
Authority
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$71,500
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The Memphis
Housing Authority will reprogram $50,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($1,373,088) and will
receive $21,500 in matching funds from HUD for a total $71,500 for
its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 1,430 guns off the street. The Memphis Housing Authority's
Gun BuyBack Initiative will be held on three Saturdays this spring,
at three separate locations near public housing sites. Persons turning
in guns will be offered $50 vouchers for food, clothing, toys and
fuel provided by local and regional businesses. The expected redeemable
value of the store vouchers may increase from $50 to between $60
and $75, depending upon negotiations with local merchants. In taking
these guns out of the hands of owners it is hoped that there will
be a reduction in the number of accidental shootings, suicides,
domestic and gun violence in and around public housing. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Memphis Police Department
and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department in their disposal of
the guns.
Point of Contact:
Robert Lipscomb
Phone: (901) 544-1102
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Texas
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Housing Authority
of the City of Houston
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$35,750
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The Housing
Authority of the City of Houston will reprogram $25,000 of the FY
1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program funding
($680,276) and will receive $10,750 in matching funds from HUD for
a total of $35,750 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Authority's
goal is to take approximately 1,000 guns off the street. Firearms
will be accepted from the general public with complete anonymity
in exchange for a $50 gift certificate from local merchants. An
unlimited number of weapons maybe surrendered for disposal, but
gift certificates will be provided up to three firearms per person.
The objective of the Authority is to raise an additional $25,000
from Houston's civic and business community to provide a dollar-for-dollar
match to Houston's Housing Authority funding for the Gun Buyback
Initiative. The Authority will work in cooperation with the City
of Houston Police Department in the disposal of guns.
Contact Person:
Ernest Etuk
Phone: (713) 260-0505
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Housing Authority
of the City of El Paso
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$13,499
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The Housing
Authority of the City of El Paso will reprogram $9,440 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($1,283,351)
and will receive $4,059 in matching funds from HUD for a total $13,499
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 270 guns off the street. The slogan for the initiative
is DO IT FOR THE KIDS! HAZLO FOR LOS NINOS! The Housing Authority
will provide food vouchers and gift certificates or other incentives
of value for any weapon submitted. In order to exchange a gun, sellers
will view a 15 minute educational orientation on the dangers of
guns. In taking these guns out of the hands of owners it is hoped
that there will be a reduction in the number of accidental shootings,
suicides, domestic and gun violence in and around public housing.
The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with the El Paso
Police Department in their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Pat Aikens
Phone: (817) 978-5700
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Housing Authority
City of San Antonio
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$36,345
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The Housing
Authority of the City of San Antonio will reprogram $25,416 of its
FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
($1,497,575) and will receive $10,929 in matching funds from HUD
for a total of $36345 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goals
of this program are to engage citizens who want the opportunity
to safely dispose of weapons in homes that could otherwise easily
fall into the hands of children and to take approximately 430 guns
off the street. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation with
the Police Department in their disposal of the guns. The retrieved
firearms will be processed by the San Antonio Police Department
for a background check, and through the Bexar County Medical Examiner's
Office in accordance with the automated ballistics information (IBIS)
or , Drugfire.
Contact Person:
Gilbert Gonzalez
Phone: (210) 225-3086
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Housing Authority
of Laredo
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$7,150
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The Housing
Authority of Laredo will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($211,583) and will
receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $7,150
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 60 guns off the street. The Housing Authority will
work in cooperation with the Webb County Sheriff and City of Laredo
Police Department in their disposal of the guns. Two gun buyback
events are scheduled for August 6, 2000, and December 10, 2000.
To encourage participation, the Housing Authority and partners will
hold a July press conference, run public service announcements,
and distribute bumper stickers. The events will have live-radio
remotes. Each adult that brings in a firearm will receive a $75
dollar purchase voucher from a local department or grocery store.
Private vendors will be solicited to participate by matching or
donating additional vouchers.
Contact Person:
Abraham Rodriguez
Phone: (956) 722-4521
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Corpus Christi
Housing Authority
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$35,750
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The Corpus Christi
Housing Authority will reprogram $25,000 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($447,799) and will
receive $10,750 in matching funds from HUD for a total $35,750 for
its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 700 guns off the street. For every gun that is brought
back by local law enforcement officers the person will receive a
$50 money order. The Housing Authority will work in cooperation
with the Corpus Christi Police Department in their disposal of the
guns. Guns will be destroyed, unless law enforcement needs call
for another action, such as returning stolen guns to lawful owners,
or preservation as evidence.
Contact Person:
Stephen F. MoNally
Phone: (361) 854-4613
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Housing Authority
of the City of Monahans
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$7,150
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The Housing
Authority of the City of Monahans will reprogram $5,000 of its FY1999
Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($25,000)
and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from HUD for a total $7,150
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 100 guns off the street at a cost of $50 each. In
taking these guns out of the hands of owners it is hoped that there
will be a reduction in the number of accidental shootings, suicides,
domestic and gun violence in and around public housing. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Monahans Police Department
in their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
Shirley Hill
Phone: (915) 943-5962
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Utah
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Provo City
Housing Authority
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$21,662
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The Provo City
Housing Authority will reprogram $15,148 of its FY1999 Public and
Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant ($54,985) and will
receive $6,514 in matching funds from HUD for a total of $21,662
for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this program is to take
approximately 598 guns off the street. In taking these guns out
of the hands of owners, it is hoped that there will be a reduction
in the number of accidental shootings, suicides, domestic and gun
violence in and around public housing. The Housing Authority will
work in cooperation with the local Police Department in their disposal
of the guns. Incentives for gun buybacks will be promoted by enlisting
the cooperation of local merchants who will add a ten percent gift
certificate match on every $50 of actual gun buyback funds.
Contact Person:
Douglas J. Carson
Phone: (801) 343-7080
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Virginia
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Norfolk Redevelopment
& Housing Authority
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$7,150
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The Norfolk
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will reprogram $5,000
of its FY99 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
funding ($898,457) and will receive $2,150 in matching funds from
HUD for a total of $7,150 for its Gun Buyback Initiative. The Housing
Authority anticipates in taking approximately 143 guns off the street
at the cost of $50 each. Norfolk Police Department will work with
the Housing Authority in the disposal of the guns. This initiative
will help establish stronger bonds between the community and the
police which in turn aids in more cooperative crime prevention and
crime resolutions.
Contact Person:
David H. Rice
Phone: (757) 623-1111
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Roanoke Redevelopment
Housing Authority
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$21,450
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The Roanoke
Redevelopment & Housing Authority will reprogram $15,000 of
its FY1999 Public and Indian Housing Drug Elimination Program grant
($322,653) and will receive $6,450 in matching funds from HUD for
a total $21,450 for its Gun BuyBack Initiative. The goal of this
program is to take approximately 429 guns off the street. Funds
will be reprogrammed from an anger management program to the gun
buyback initiative. Under this initiative, neutral and safe sites
for collection of funds will be chosen, and guns will be destroyed
unless stolen, of historic value, or held for evidence. Partnerships
with Best Buy, Target, and other retailers will be sought to offer
certificates for merchandise and additional discounts, rather than
cash for guns. Persons that turn in guns will receive a $50 voucher
in exchange for food and/or merchandise. The value of the voucher
may be higher if redeemed by the participating retailers. The Housing
Authority will work in cooperation with the Roanoke City Police
Department in their disposal of the guns.
Contact Person:
John Baker
Phone:
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