TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Mary Olsen, Police Department
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: August 21, 2018
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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 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $30,487.
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Background:
The Police Department is asking approval to apply for the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $30,487. 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.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
The reimbursable overtime for FY 18/19 will be funded in 001-21-150-521.14-20 (Field Operations - Overtime) and 001-21-110-521.14-20 (Special Services - Overtime) accounts, pending FY 18/19 budget approval. 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 August 22, 2018.