TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey S. Goldman, Police Department
THROUGH: Chief Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
DATE: September 7, 2017
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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 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $32,603.
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Background:
The Police Department is asking approval to apply for the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $32,603. If awarded, these funds will assist in funding police overtime for the annual Holiday Robbery Task Force.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
The reimbursable overtime for FY 17/18 will be funded in 001211505211420 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 September 5, 2017.