Title
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) FY 2014 Comprehensive Anti-gang Strategies and Program (NB)
This is a request for City Commission approval for the Gainesville Police Department to accept a grant if awarded from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department will apply for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) FY 2014 Comprehensive Anti-gang Strategies and Program by July 14, 2014. This grant provides the communities with funds to hire a multi-strategy gang coordinator who will be able to enhance the coordination of existing community based anti-gang programs and strategies that are closely aligned with law enforcement efforts and to add or enhance gang prevention, intervention and suppression programs.
This program supports the implementation of comprehensive community-based anti-gang strategies and enhances existing resources and activities that support programs that reduce gang activity in targeted communities.
Fiscal Note
There is no match requirement for this grant. The maximum funding is $200,000 for a 2 year project period.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to: 1) accept the grant if awarded, by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Program Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; and 2) if awarded, execute any grant documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.