The City has been notified that funding for the 2010 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) has been posted on line.  This $66,520 grant is a joint application between the Billings Police Department and Yellowstone County Sheriff's office, with the Billings Police Department acting as administrator of the grant.  Again this year, the City will  be requesting continuation of the police vehicle LED lightbar replacement project which began three years ago.   Other requested purchases will include ammunition for the patrol rifle program, 2 MDT's and related software (for spare units), radar units, Tasers, digital voice recorders, stop sticks, shotgun replacement stocks, and various uniforms and equipment for the Volunteer Patrol Unit.  The City will share the grant funding in the amount of $3,000 with Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office.  The Sheriff's Office will use those funds towards the purchase of a SWAT ballistic vest, a SWAT helmet and a radar unit.  The attached Interlocal Agreement has been approved by the County Commissioners.  The Interlocal Agreement is part of the application submittal.  Staff is requesting Council approval to submit the application, accept the $66,520 grant award, approve the interlocal agreement with Yellowstone County and authorize the Mayor to sign the award documents when they are received. 

Council may:
.  Approve the application and acceptance of award of the 2010 JAG Grant in the amount of $66,520; or
.  Not approve the application and acceptance of award of the 2010 JAG Grant in the amount of $66,520.

There will be no cost to the City as no match is required.

Staff recommends Council approve the 2010 JAG application submission in the amount of $66,520, accept the grant award, approve the interlocal agreement with Yellowstone County and authorize the Mayor to sign the award documents when they are received.