File #: RES 2017-053    Name: JAG Grant Agreement
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/9/2017 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 2/23/2017 Final action: 2/23/2017
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG).
Sponsors: Police Department
Indexes: Agreement, Grant, Police, Resolution
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2017-053-FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant, 2. AGREEMENT-FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG).

 

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BACKGROUND:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement offers assistance on a competitive basis to local governments for law enforcement support activities.  The City applied for and has been awarded a grant totaling $9,335.00 for 110 mounted tactical flashlights for police service weapons.

DISCUSSION:

The City is committed to ensuring public safety.  This grant will offset costs for essential police safety equipment, helping officers to navigate unfamiliar terrain, locate potential problems, and quickly assess threats degraded by darkness.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this Resolution accepting the grant.

FISCAL IMPACT:

REVENUES:                                          $ 9,335

EXPENDITURES:                     

BUDGETED?                                          Yes

NOTES:  Revenue Account 65-V33120.