CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: October 16, 2024
Agenda Date: November 12, 2024
Prepared By: Susan L. Lambert, Administrative Technician, CAP,OM
Through: Evander Collier, IV, Chief of Police
Requested Action:
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Council Consideration and Public Comment on the use of the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant Program - Local Solicitation in the amount of $15,653 ex post facto, and authorize the Grants Writer to submit the City’s application.
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BACKGROUND:
On October 16, 2024 the Department received notification that we were awarded the opportunity to apply for the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice (JAG) Grant in the amount of $15,653 with two due dates, one being October 16 in Grants.gov and October 22 at 8:59p.m. on the JustGrants websites. Access to these two portals is limited, and only the Grants Writer has access to both to be able to apply before these deadlines.
This grant is a two-year grant, awards of less than $25,000, but can be extended for a period of up to two years. The Police Department intends to use the funds to address violent crime by recruiting officers for a long-term solution and for overtime details in "hot spots" for a short-term solution.
The Police Department requests public comment and City Council’s consideration, while also requesting authorization for the Grants Writer to submit on the City’s behalf. Funds will not be awarded until later in FY2025 and at that time, the Department will present to City Council the award and accept the revenue.
STRATEGIC PLAN CONNECTION:
Public Safety/Crime Prevention
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Budgeted No
If not budgeted, is amendment/transfer attached? N/A
The Police Department will come back to City Council to establish budget, once the grant is awarded.
Source of Funds: __X__ Grant Source:_JAG Grant O-BJA-2024-172239
PREVIOUS ACTION:
Council previously approved a similar agenda item 23-453 on August 22, 2023.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Recommendation
Council Consideration and Public Comment on the use of the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant Program - Local Solicitation in the amount of $15,653 ex post facto, and authorize the Grants Writer to submit the City’s application.