TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey S. Goldman, Police Department
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: June 21, 2016
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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 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $35,468.00
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Background:
The Police Department is asking approval to apply for the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $35,468.00. If awarded, these funds will assist in funding police overtime for the annual Holiday Robbery Task Force.
This is an annual renewal of a grant we have received for the last several years, and there is no match requirement. Funding eligibility is based on a formula, and the Delray Beach Police Department is requesting the full allocation available to us this year. The Holiday Robbery Task Force has been in operation since 1997 and runs annually from Thanksgiving through December 26 to provide saturation of patrol units in shopping centers within the City. This patrol effort has reduced crime during the holiday season, when crimes of opportunity tend to increase, and has historically been funded through this JAG award.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
The reimbursable overtime for FY 16/17 will be funded in 001-2115-521-14.20 account. 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 June 30, 2016.