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Agenda Item # 11.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
06/03/2019
Re
FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Letter of Support

SUBJECT:

Approve letter of support for the Edward Byrne Memorial grant, also known as the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).  

SUMMARY:

The Edward Byrne Memorial Grant, also known as the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is comprised of federal funding.  JAG funds are awarded to the state through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for management and distribution to local government.  The JAG grant is a formula grant, annual awarded funds are determined by population versus number of reported drug related arrests.  Historically, funds awarded to St. Lucie county have been equally divided among the three law enforcment agencies in the county.  FY 2019 funds available to the Fort PIerce Police Department are $32,291 and are proposed for expenditure on targeted law enforcement technology.  No matching funds or in-kind match are requred.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the approval of a letter for support for the proposed expenditure for FY 2019 JAG funds.  

ALTERNATIVES:

Do not approve a letter of support, subsequently, funds will not be awarded.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Anita Cocoves, Grant Coordinator

COORDINATED WITH:

Fort Pierce Police Department staff and Finance Department staff.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Department Johnna Morris 05/24/2019 11:43 AM
City Manager Nick Mimms 05/24/2019 04:58 PM
Form Started By:
Anita Cocoves
Started On:
05/01/2019 04:16 PM
Final Approval Date:
05/24/2019