HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-2016 Item 07 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application
Meeting Date: 7/12/2016
FROM: Deanna Cantrell, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATION
1. Authorize staff to submit an application for a 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant in the amount of $13,873.
2. If the grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute necessary grant documents
and direct the appropriation of monies into the accounts required to administer the grant.
DISCUSSION
Grant Program Information
The U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to the State and local
jurisdictions. JAG funds may be used to fund technical assistance, training, personnel,
equipment, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems for any of the
following purpose areas:
1. Law enforcement programs
2. Prosecution and court programs
3. Prevention and education programs
4. Corrections and community corrections programs
5. Drug treatment and enforcement programs
6. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
7. Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
The JAG Program is a non-competitive formula grant and the funding allocation is based on the
population and crime rate of the local jurisdiction. The amount available to the City of San Luis
Obispo for 2016 is $13,873. JAG Program funds must be used to supplement existing local funds
for program activities and cannot replace or supplant funds that have been appropriated for the
same purpose.
The grant application was due on June 30th, 2016. Due to timing restrictions, staff has already
submitted the grant application; however if Council requests that the application be retracted,
staff will contact the granting agency.
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Proposed Use of Grant Funds
The department utilizes the range frequently to engage in staff training to ensure officers are
thoroughly trained using their firearms. Currently, the range consists of outdated cardboard static
targets. Staff is interested in purchasing a pneumatic target system to further enhance training. A
pneumatic target system can add new elements to tactical scenarios and can also provide a more
realistic environment for specialized training.
CONCURRENCES
The Director of the Finance and Information Technology Department concurs with the staff
recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT
City matching funds are not required for this grant. The City may draw down any or all JAG funds
after acceptance of the award. To do so, a trust fund must be established in order to maintain the
funds separate from the General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Modify the staff recommendation. Council may direct staff to apply for the JAG funds for
a different purpose, as long as the use is consistent with the purpose areas described in this
report.
2. Do not submit a grant application. Council may direct staff to not submit a grant
application. The alternative is not recommended. The JAG Program is non-competitive and
the funds have already been allocated to our City upon application, as long as the use is
consistent with the purpose areas described in this report.
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