Agenda Item # 11.d.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/20/2020
- Re
- FY 19 JAG-C Edward Byrne Memorial grant application,
- Submitted For:
- Robert Ridle
SUBJECT:
Approve letter of support and approve the submission and acceptance for the FY 19 JAG-C Edward Byrne Memorial grant, also known as the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-C).
SUMMARY:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Grant, also known as the Justice Assistance (JAG-C) grant consists of federal funding. JAG countywide funds are awarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for management and distribution to local government. The JAG-C grant is a formula grant, annual awarded funding is determined by population versus drug related arrests. Historically, funds awarded to St. Lucie County are equally divided between the three law enforcement agencies in the county. FY 2020 funds available to the Fort PIerce Police Department are $30,718 and are proposed for expenditure on targeted law enforcement technology. No matching funds or in-kind match are required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the letter of support for proposed expenditure for FY 2020 JAG-C funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not approve letter of support, subsequently, funds will not be awarded.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Robert Ridle, Deputy Chief
COORDINATED WITH:
Anita Cocoves, Grant Coordinator and Jason Braun, Acting Lieutenant
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
- Fiscal Year:
- 2020
- Account:
- 101-0000-334-20-00
- Amount:
- 30,718.00
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Fort Pierce Police Department's share of countywide JAG-C funding is $30,718. The Department will utilize funds for law enforcement technology. No cash match or in-kind match is required.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 04/07/2020 03:48 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Anita Cocoves
- Started On:
- 03/30/2020 03:31 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/07/2020