On July 26, 2010, City Council approved the application submittal and the acceptance of the award for the 2010 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $66,520.  This grant is a joint application between the Billings Police Department and Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office (YCSO).  The Interlocal Agreement was signed by the Mayor for the $66,520 amount.  When the award documents were received, the grant amount was $80,500, with Yellowstone County receiving the additional $13,980.  YCSO will be purchasing a multi-purpose utility vehicle with the added dollars.   Since the amount of the grant has changed, a new Interlocal Agreement will need to be signed by both the City and the County.  The Agreement is currently at the Sheriff's office for the Commissioners for signature.  When returned, it will be given to the City Clerk for the Mayor's signature.  A copy of this Agreement is in the City Clerk's Office.  Staff is requesting additional budget authority in the amount of $13,980 for the 2010 JAG Grant.

Council may:
.  Approve the request for $13,980 in additional budget authority for the 2010 JAG Grant; or
.  Not approve the request for $13,980 in additional budget authority for the 2010 JAG Grant.

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

Staff recommends Council approve the request for additional budget authority for the 2010 JAG Grant in the amount of $13,980.