TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Javaro Sims, Police Department
THROUGH: Jennifer Alvarez, Interim City Manager
DATE: August 11, 2020
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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 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $27,466.
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Background:
The Police Department is asking approval to apply for the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $27,466. 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 20/21 would be funded in 001-21-150-521.14-20 (Field Operations - Overtime) and 001-21-110-521.14-20 (Special Services - Overtime) accounts, pending approval of this application as well as actual award and budget approval and appropriations for FY 2020/2021. 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 19, 2020.