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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER’S SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM; AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT TO CITIZENS, NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $501,886)
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(Staff Contact: Andrew Jean-Pierre)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) Program is a formula grant to counties and municipalities based on crime and statistics. Seventeen (17) jurisdictions within Broward County’s borders are eligible to apply for $501,886. The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has identified Broward County as disparate. As a result of the disparity the seventeen (17) jurisdictions must identify a fiscal agent and submit a joint application.
BJA released their FY 2019 Local Solicitaion for the JAG program on July 25, 2019. The application was submitted prior to the deadline of August 23, 2019. This Resolution, ratifies the application made to the granting agency which was submitted prior to the deadline of August 23, 2019.
In general, JAG funds awarded to a unit of local government under this FY 2019 solicitation may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including any one or more of the following:
• Law enforcement programs
• Prosecution and court programs
• Prevention and education programs
• Corrections and community corrections programs
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation)
• Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams.
Please see the attached memo for more information on this item.
Origin of request for this action: Finance Department
Fiscal impact and source of funding: Total projected grant award to all 17 jurisdictions in Broward County will be $501,886. The City’s allocation will be $114,349 to be used as follows. $71,289 towards community outreach, community outreach response & enforcement and support from the Regional Crime Analyst. $43,060 toward costs associated with administering the award. There is no matching funds requirement.
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