Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/2/2021
Item Status: New
From: Robert Wilters, District Attorney
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Coordinator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2021 Local Program Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2021 Local Program in the amount of $16,375.00; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute documents related to this grant.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
August 3, 2021 - BCC authorized staff to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Fiscal Year 2021 Local Program in the amount of $16,375.00.
Background: The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (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: $16,375.00 in grant revenues
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
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 enter grant in Munis
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration cc: Robert Wilters, Krisi Hagood, Ron Cink, Cian Harrison, Christie Davis, and Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: N/A