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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2012 Formula Program: Local Solicitation (NB)
This is a request for the City Commission to hear a discussion on the proposed use of funds in the amount of $70,083 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and approve the grant application for these funds.
Explanation
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced available grant funds to local units of government through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). The City of Gainesville is eligible to receive $70,083 in funding through this grant. The JAG program allows local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime. The funding distribution is based on population and crime statistics, as well as law enforcement expenditure data. The JAG Program blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place Justice Funds where they are needed the most. The Gainesville Police Department proposes to utilize the funds received under this grant to purchase Information Systems battery backup systems to support the network; as well as, gas mask filters, G-Unit cameras and equipment, stop sticks and three digital in-car cameras for patrol, an identification system for use at the Reichert House Youth Academy, forensic equipment and a vehicle conversion kit for crime scene investigation.
Fiscal Note
The $70,083 in grant funds provided by the U.S. Department of Justice through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is distributed up front instead of on a reimbursement basis. There are no required local matching funds for this grant award.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1)hear a report from staff on the City's proposed use of these funds; 2) authorize the City Manager to accept and exec...
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