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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND THE BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: The total JAG grant revenue award is $67,741.51)
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(Staff Contact: Allison Feurtado)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The City of Pompano Beach and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office entered into a funding agreement to participate in the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The amount awarded under the Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant is $67,741.51. This funding will be used to launch the Pompano Beach Gun Initiative to reduce gun related crimes in Pompano Beach. Grant funds will also be used to educate the community on gun violence and gun safety through community events. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BSO is required for the City to receive the grant funding.
Origin of request for this action: Finance Department
Fiscal impact and source of funding: Grant funding - $67,741.51
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