Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 12/17/2024
Item Status: New
From: Sheriff Anthony E. Lowery; Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Fiscal Year 2024 Local Program Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2024 Local Program in the amount of $15,906.00 in federal funds to purchase a K-9 for the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute documents related to this grant; and
3) Authorize the Grants Administrator to submit the acceptance electronically through the Justice Grants System portal, on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission.
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Title
Recommendation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
October 15, 2024 - BCC authorized staff to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Fiscal Year 2024 Local Program in the amount of $15,906.00.
Background: The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program assists communities in a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. The Bureau of Justice Statistics calculates the formula for funding based on population and Part 1 violent crime statistics. Funds can be used for technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, information systems for criminal justice, law enforcement programs, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, community corrections programs, drug treatment and enforcement programs, planning and evaluation, crime victim and witness protection programs, mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs. The local government must apply for funding on behalf of the law enforcement agency.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $15,906.00 in grant revenues
Budget line item(s) to be used: 28070020.52111 - Canine Supplies
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Katrina Taylor
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - Obtain Chairman’s signature on application, send NOA email to Katrina Taylor.
Additional instructions/notes:
cc: Sheriff Anthony E. Lowery, Roger H. Rendleman, Brian Underwood, Beth Hodges, Kim Kelly, Matt Hunady, Christie Bezoari