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Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application (NB)
This item requests City Commission authorization to apply for and accept Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds (Stimulus - General) in the amount of 158,000 for two full-time Intervention Specialists for the Reichert House ($97,000) and for 12 digital in-car cameras ($61,000) for use by patrol.
Explanation
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Stimulus - General) is a competitive one time only grant opportunity consisting of $780,991 in Federal funding allocated for government entities within Alachua County. The Alachua County Sheriff Office serves as the Grant Administrator. It is anticipated that the Gainesville Police Department will be eligible to apply for up to $158,000 of this allocation. On April 29, 2009 the Gainesville Police Department will present two new programs for funding. One program will provide continued funding for two full-time Intervention Specialists ($97,000) currently covered by a grant that will expire August 31, 2009. Recovery Act funding would ensure that these positions would continue to support at-risk youth at the Reichert House. The second program would support the purchase of 12 digital in-car cameras ($61,000) for use by patrol officers. The Byrne Grant Advisory Board will be asked to consider funding for these two programs through the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Stimulus - General).
Fiscal Note:
Each application is for a one-year funding cycle in FY 2010. The current Federal regulations do not require a match for this grant. The total award amount for the two programs is $158,000.
Recommendation
The City commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) apply to the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Stimulus - General) program for $158,000 in grant funds; and 2) execute the grant application, grant award, and...
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