HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2018 Item 8 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Meeting Date: 9/4/2018
FROM: Deanna Cantrell, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATION
1. Authorize staff to submit an application for a 2018 Edward Byr ne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant in the amount of $15,227.
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 2018 is $15,227. JAG Program funds must be used to supplement existing local funds
for program activit ies and cannot replace or supplant funds that have been appropriated for the
same purpose.
The grant application is due on August 22, 2018. 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
On October 18th, 2016, Council authorized the Police Department to accept a donated Mobile
Command Trailer from the Arroyo Grande Police Department. When the trailer was donated, it had
minimal equipment installed; however, over the past year staff utilized existing funding to install a
useable workstation. Staff intends to finish the trailer interior with additional equipment to ensure it
can be effectively used in emergency situations. Items will include computer(s), monitors, mounts,
tactical digital radio with dual heads for police and fire, display screen and other equipment related
to emergency calls for service.
Staff is also requesting 2018 JAG funds t o purchase a laptop to run existing software used to
capture data points and process scenes related to traffic accidents and other types of crime
scenes.
CONCURRENCES
The Director of the Finance and the IT Manager concur with staff’s recommendation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
There is no environmental review required for this request.
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 mu st 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 purpo se areas described in this report.
2. Do not submit a grant application. Council may direct staff to withdraw the grant application.
This alternative is not recommended. The JAG Program is non-competitive and the funds have
already been allocated to the City upon application, as long as the use is consistent with the
purpose areas described in this report.
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