Title
Solving Cold Cases with DNA Analysis (B)
GPD requests permission to accept and execute the grant award and any other necessary documents through the new grant ending date of May 31, 2013.
Explanation
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office was awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to pay overtime wages and travel costs for law enforcement agencies to evaluate and resolve unsolved homicide, missing person, unidentified human remains and sexual battery cases. A Memorandum of Understanding has been previously approved and expired September 30, 2012. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office requested an extension from the U.S. Department of Justice to extend the grant through May 31, 2013. The extension was approved.
Fiscal Note
The Gainesville Police Department will be eligible to bill the Alachua County Sheriff's Office up to $53,309 for investigative activities associated with this grant award through May 31, 2013. The Gainesville Police Department must continue to provide documentation of time worked and policies associated with overtime pay and benefits to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office Grant Administrator.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the grant award and any other necessary documents through the new grant ending date of May 31, 2013, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.