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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Applications FY 2007 (NB)
This item requests City Commission authorization to apply for and accept Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $20,000 for the Tutorial Assistance for At-Risk Youth Program and $11,018 for the Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking Program.
Explanation
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is a competitive grant opportunity consisting of $131,496 in Federal funding allocated for government entities within Alachua County. On June 1, 2006, the Gainesville Police Department presented two programs for funding to the Substance Abuse Policy Board. The first presentation was to continue funding for "Tutorial Assistance for At-Risk Youth," which provides a full-time academic advisor for the Reichert House program. The second presentation was for a new project, "Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking Program." This program will consist of overtime details to monitor and enforce the terms of probation for sexual predators and offenders within the City of Gainesville. The board selected both programs for funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
Fiscal Note
Each application is for a one-year funding cycle in FY 2007. Although this program has traditionally required a 25% local match of the overall project cost, new Federal regulations do not require a match. However, agencies that have traditionally received funding through this program are strongly encouraged to continue to provide matching funds. The Gainesville Police Department included a match in each program's budget to be competitive with other agencies. The two programs the Gainesville Police Department is requesting authorization to apply for and accept will receive $31,018 in Federal funds and require $11,063 in local matching funds.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) Apply to the Edward Byrne Memorial J...
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