TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Chief Darrell Hunter, Police Department
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: October 13, 2026
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GRANT APPLICATION/EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve application for the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $ $14,767.
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Background:
The Police Department is asking approval to apply for the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $ $14,767. If awarded, these funds will assist in funding police overtime for the annual Holiday Robbery and Burglary Task Force.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
The reimbursable overtime for FY 26/27 is funded in 001-21-150-521.14-20 (Field Operations - Reimbursable Overtime) and 001-21-110-521.14-20 (Special Services - Reimbursable Overtime) accounts. If application is approved and grant awarded, reimbursement is provided through the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Timing of Request:
This request is time sensitive due to application deadline of October 16, 2026.