(A) A permanent Office of Substance Abuse Coordination shall be established to plan and implement a comprehensive, city-wide drug-free program with particular focus and attention on neighborhoods, schools, families, businesses, and other private sector parties with the following goals.
(1) To develop a comprehensive plan for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse which is focused on youth and parents by making use of the services of existing organizations but identifying areas where alternative programs need to be developed and existing programs strengthened.
(2) To implement a formalized method of information collection on movement of illicit drugs and alcohol which has the goal to cause a major reduction in the use and demand of alcohol and illicit drugs.
(3) To coordinate a comprehensive city-wide drug enforcement network by July 1991 which will assist local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to increase the rate of detection, seizure, arrest and prosecution in Albuquerque.
(4) To create better cooperation between our judicial system, police force and neighborhoods to eradicate drug sales from our neighborhoods by providing a forum to receive information and assist in the resolution of these problems.
(5) To recommend appropriate legislation be considered by the City Council and state legislature.
(6) To create an ongoing advisory council composed of representatives of both the public and private sector, to include but not be limited to the Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Public Schools, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, the District Attorney's Office, private non-profit organizations focused on substance abuse issues, treatment facilities, the Economic Forum, New Mexico Hospital Association, University of New Mexico, religious organizations, other adjacent communities and governments in the metropolitan area and others as deemed necessary.
(7) To initiate and strengthen policies which promote a drug-free work environment in city government.
(B) The duties of the Substance Abuse Coordinator shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) To focus, integrate and accommodate the appropriate efforts of both the private and public sector against substance abuse at the federal, state, and local levels.
(2) To initiate and strengthen programs that emphasize prevention, intervention, education and treatment of substance abuse.
(3) To identify additional enforcement methods, such as the use of civilian neighborhood watch programs to augment regular police patrols, mobile police substations, special code enforcement teams, investigation of tougher penalties around a school's grounds and loading zones, the feasibility of creating “Drug-Free Zones” in designated areas, and how to increase special law enforcement units such as drug and gang control units.
(4) To coordinate community-wide prevention methods, such as extended latchkey programs, the encouraged use of crimes stoppers to report suspicious activities and drug related matters, place a broader emphasis on the Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE) program, and development of a proper forum to receive public input on plans for specific areas.
(5) To devise drug-free education plans for community businesses, organizations, and students that provide information on the physical, psychological, and legal implications of drug use, as well as observable indications of illicit drug activity and make these programs available to the community as needed.
(6) To identify all pertinent public and private funding, including in-kind contributions, grant funds, and donations available for the operational expenses of implementing plans.
(7) To develop a public information campaign and marketing strategy by consulting with the local media and the city and county public information officers.
(8) To hold meetings with neighborhood and business groups around the city to receive input on how to tailor the drug-free program to each neighborhood and business.
(C) The Substance Abuse Coordinator shall make semi-annual status reports to advise the Mayor and Council on the progress of the program and receive input regarding policy matters.
(D) During the budget process for fiscal year 1991, the administration is requested to present its recommendation on the funding level necessary for this position. The Administration is requested to identify grant funds which can be used for this purpose as well as a plan for contributions from participating agencies.
(Res. 36-1990, approved 4-16-90)