9.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 11/05/2024
- Co-Submitter:
- Megan Dales
- From:
- Allison Hughes, Support Services Manager
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-44: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County for submission of a grant application and approval upon award of the U.S. Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Read Resolution No. 2024-44 by title only
- City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2024-44 by title only (if approved above)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-44
Executive Summary:
Approval of the IGA will allow the City of Flagstaff to pass through U.S. Department of Justice funds to the Coconino County Sheriff's Department for the purchase of less-lethal equipment. The funds will be used to equip our deputies with essential less-lethal tools necessary to meet the goals and objectives of this grant program.
Financial Impact:
Project Name: IGA between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County for submission of a grant application- FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Cost: $25,383
Account Number Budgeted: 001-04-062-6101-2-4273
FY Budgeted Amount: $25,383
Grant Funded: Yes
Funding Source: FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Cost: $25,383
Account Number Budgeted: 001-04-062-6101-2-4273
FY Budgeted Amount: $25,383
Grant Funded: Yes
Funding Source: FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Policy Impact:
The grant application and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) aim to strengthen public safety by enhancing crime prevention and control efforts through increased funding and resource-sharing between the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. This collaboration fosters more efficient and effective responses to community needs while expanding resources for victim assistance to ensure timely and adequate support. Additionally, the agreement promotes transparency and accountability by keeping the Council and public informed about the grant's application, objectives, and outcomes, reinforcing trust in law enforcement practices. By aligning funding with strategic priorities, this initiative delivers long-term community benefits, enhancing justice administration and building a safer, more resilient community.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
Yes - Council approved the previous Intergovernmental Agreement to benefit from the Fiscal Year 2024 JAG grant.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
-Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County.
-Not approve the IGA between the City and County.
-Not approve the IGA between the City and County.
Background and History:
The U.S Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), was created in 1984 to provide federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist crime victims. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and spend funds where they are most needed. The formula calculates direct allocations for local governments within each state, based on their share of the total violent crime reported with the state.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
The grant application and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) aim to strengthen public safety by enhancing crime prevention and control efforts through increased funding and resource-sharing between the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. This collaboration fosters more efficient and effective responses to community needs while expanding resources for victim assistance to ensure timely and adequate support. Additionally, the agreement promotes transparency and accountability by keeping the Council and public informed about the grant's application, objectives, and outcomes, reinforcing trust in law enforcement practices. By aligning funding with strategic priorities, this initiative delivers long-term community benefits, enhancing justice administration and building a safer, more resilient community.
Connection to Regional Plan:
The grant application and Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) align with the Flagstaff Regional Plan Policy PF.3.1, which emphasizes maintaining high-quality, effective, and efficient law enforcement, fire, and emergency services. This policy underscores the importance of balancing public safety services with operational goals, government plans, policies, population needs, and available funding.
By leveraging Fiscal Year 2024 grant funds, the IGA directly supports this policy by ensuring that both the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office have the resources necessary to deliver enhanced public safety services. The collaborative approach allows the agencies to optimize their effectiveness through shared resources and coordinated efforts, ensuring alignment with population demands and regional public safety goals. Furthermore, the transparent use of these funds reflects a commitment to sound fiscal management, ensuring that services remain sustainable and in line with public policies and budgetary limitations. This grant initiative strengthens the region’s ability to meet evolving public safety needs while upholding the policy’s focus on quality and efficiency.
By leveraging Fiscal Year 2024 grant funds, the IGA directly supports this policy by ensuring that both the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office have the resources necessary to deliver enhanced public safety services. The collaborative approach allows the agencies to optimize their effectiveness through shared resources and coordinated efforts, ensuring alignment with population demands and regional public safety goals. Furthermore, the transparent use of these funds reflects a commitment to sound fiscal management, ensuring that services remain sustainable and in line with public policies and budgetary limitations. This grant initiative strengthens the region’s ability to meet evolving public safety needs while upholding the policy’s focus on quality and efficiency.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
Does Not Apply
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
Does Not Apply
Connection to Division Specific Plan:
The JAG formula program provides agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. The formula calculates direct allocations for local governments within each state, based on their share of the total violent crime reported with the state. The City has been certified as disparate and must submit a joint application for the aggregate of funds allocated. The JAG disparate jurisdictions are certified by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), based in part on input from the state's Attorney General. The disparate allocation occurs when the city is scheduled to received one- and one-half times more than the County, while the County bears more than 50% of the costs of prosecution of incarceration that arise for Part 1 violent crimes committed in the city.
City funds will be used to purchase essential equipment and training to enhance the effectiveness, safety, and readiness of our department. Specifically, we are requesting funds for pistol rated shields for patrol vehicles, chemical immobilization training for Animal Control officers, and media room equipment for the Public Relations Office. These equipment purchases and training initiatives directly support our mission to protect and serve the community. Pistol-rated shields enhance officer and public safety during high-risk situations, chemical immobilization training ensures humane and effective animal control, and a well-equipped media room strengthens community engagement and transparency. We are committed to utilizing these resources efficiently to promote a safer, more informed, and resilient community.
As part of the joint application process an IGA is required to be submitted to the funding agency indicating who will serve as applicant/fiscal agent for the joint funds. The IGA will authorize payment to the County in the amount of $7,615.00 for the JAG funds upon successful award.
Equipping deputies with less-lethal tools provides several important benefits to the community. It enhances public safety by enabling deputies to de-escalate dangerous situations more effectively, reducing the likelihood of fatal outcomes and promoting safer interactions between law enforcement and the public. Faster response and resolution times are also achieved, as deputies can manage incidents independently without waiting for backup, which is often hours away in rural areas. This use of less-lethal options aligns with community expectations for responsible policing, fostering trust and transparency. Additionally, quicker incident resolution allows for more efficient resource allocation, ensuring better law enforcement coverage across the county. Vulnerable rural communities, often underserved and hard to reach, will benefit from having better-equipped deputies, improving their safety and security. Finally, reducing operational risks for both deputies and residents contributes to a more resilient public safety system, meeting both community needs and law enforcement objectives.
City funds will be used to purchase essential equipment and training to enhance the effectiveness, safety, and readiness of our department. Specifically, we are requesting funds for pistol rated shields for patrol vehicles, chemical immobilization training for Animal Control officers, and media room equipment for the Public Relations Office. These equipment purchases and training initiatives directly support our mission to protect and serve the community. Pistol-rated shields enhance officer and public safety during high-risk situations, chemical immobilization training ensures humane and effective animal control, and a well-equipped media room strengthens community engagement and transparency. We are committed to utilizing these resources efficiently to promote a safer, more informed, and resilient community.
As part of the joint application process an IGA is required to be submitted to the funding agency indicating who will serve as applicant/fiscal agent for the joint funds. The IGA will authorize payment to the County in the amount of $7,615.00 for the JAG funds upon successful award.
Equipping deputies with less-lethal tools provides several important benefits to the community. It enhances public safety by enabling deputies to de-escalate dangerous situations more effectively, reducing the likelihood of fatal outcomes and promoting safer interactions between law enforcement and the public. Faster response and resolution times are also achieved, as deputies can manage incidents independently without waiting for backup, which is often hours away in rural areas. This use of less-lethal options aligns with community expectations for responsible policing, fostering trust and transparency. Additionally, quicker incident resolution allows for more efficient resource allocation, ensuring better law enforcement coverage across the county. Vulnerable rural communities, often underserved and hard to reach, will benefit from having better-equipped deputies, improving their safety and security. Finally, reducing operational risks for both deputies and residents contributes to a more resilient public safety system, meeting both community needs and law enforcement objectives.