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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application (JAG countywide - State Solicitation) (NB)
This item requests City commission authorization to apply for and accept Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds (State Solicitation) in the amount of $15,000 for the Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking Program and $15,000 for the You and the Law Program.
Explanation
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (State Solicitation) is a competitive grant opportunity consisting of $142,310 in Federal funding allocated for government entities within Alachua County. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office serves as the Grant Administrator and automatically receives 10% ($14,231) leaving the county $128,079 to fund continuing and new programs. On June 30, 2011 the Gainesville Police Department will present two programs for consideration by the Policy Board. Both programs are continuing efforts: The Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking Program and the You and the Law Program. The Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking Program requests funding for overtime details that will monitor and enforce the terms of probation for sexual predators and offenders within the City of Gainesville. You and the Law is a community education effort that is designed to inform youth and adults about their rights, the law, police policy and practices and the development of appropriate communication strategies. Funding for this program provides partial support for a part-time coordinator who will train peer educators, produce presentation materials and oversee the assessment of the program.
Fiscal Note
Each application is for a one-year funding cycle that will begin in FY 2011-12. The current Federal regulations do not require a match for the grant. The total amount requested by the Gainesville Police Department for both programs is $30,000.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute the grant application, grant...
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