REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 31, 2017
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: ROBERT NEVAREZ, Deputy Chief
Administrative, Support & Special Services Divisions
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to apply for and accept $264,557 in total grant funding for the 2017 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents to the application, acceptance, and administration of 2017 JAG Program
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Council authorize the Chief of Police to apply for and accept $264,557 in total grant funding for the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the City and County of Fresno, and to sign all applicable and related documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application process for this program is a joint application with one agency to be named as the fiscal/reporting agent through a joint agreement. Per the joint agreement, the City of Fresno will act as the fiscal agent to administer these funds. The City of Fresno's allocation is $199,485, and the remaining allocation of $65,072 is for the County of Fresno, for a total grant allocation of $264,557. The joint agreement and annual appropriation resolution will come before the Council once funding is awarded. A condition for this funding is to provide an opportunity for public comment. This is accomplished through a regular scheduled Council meeting. Copies of the grant spending plan are available at the City Clerk's office. The application is due by September 5, 2017.
BACKGROUND
The JAG formula is a minimum base allocation with the remaining amount determined on population, Part 1 violent crime statistics, and a direct allocation to units of local government. The City of Fresno agrees to act as the fis...
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