Consent 1.E.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/24/2018
- TITLE
- 2018 JAG Application and Acceptance of Award in the amount of $86,331
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The City has been notified that funding is available for the 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). This $86,331 grant is a joint application between the Billings Police Department and the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, with the Billings Police Department acting as the grant administrator. The Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) will use its $13,274 allocation to purchase two rifle scopes, a critical incident negotiation phone controller, garden tractor/mower for its training facility and shooting range, a camera and tablet, personal protective equipment and clothing, and first aid and search and rescue tools and supplies.
The Police Department plans to use its $73,057 allocation to purchase interior patrol car equipment, patrol rifle ammunition, 4 radar units, NIK Drug Kits, tasers and cartridges, and barricades and traffic cones. The grant will also help purchase uniforms and promotional items. Promotional items will be distributed to the community at events. Examples of promotional items are kids activity books, stay safe kits, bracelets, etc.
The attached agreement is part of the application submittal. Staff is requesting Council approval to submit the application, accept the $86,331 grant award, approve the agreement with Yellowstone County and authorize the Mayor to sign the award documents when they are received.
The Police Department plans to use its $73,057 allocation to purchase interior patrol car equipment, patrol rifle ammunition, 4 radar units, NIK Drug Kits, tasers and cartridges, and barricades and traffic cones. The grant will also help purchase uniforms and promotional items. Promotional items will be distributed to the community at events. Examples of promotional items are kids activity books, stay safe kits, bracelets, etc.
The attached agreement is part of the application submittal. Staff is requesting Council approval to submit the application, accept the $86,331 grant award, approve the agreement with Yellowstone County and authorize the Mayor to sign the award documents when they are received.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
Council may:
- Approve the application and acceptance of award of the 2018 JAG Grant in the amount of $86,331; or
- Not approve the application and acceptance of award of the 2018 JAG Grant in the amount of $86,331. This action would result in the City's General Fund having to absorb costs to maintain patrol cars and ammunition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no cost to the City as no match is required.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the 2018 JAG application submission in the amount of $86,331; accept the grant award; approve the grant sharing agreement with Yellowstone County and authorize the Mayor to sign the award documents when they are received.