LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-031 - FY23 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM: STATE
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-031.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Pensacola Police Department (PPD) submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula (State) to support efforts with purchasing eleven (11) in-car radios.
The Pensacola Police Department (PPD) has several patrol vehicles that do not have in-car radios. This problem has significant potential to develop in serious crisis for officers in the field. These scenarios could possibly place PPD officers and the general public in danger if vital communication is interrupted to the point that assistance could not be summoned.
Grant funding will be used to purchase eleven (11) in-car radios for PPD officers. The radios will provide the necessary communications equipment for PPD officers who are currently patrolling in police vehicles with only hand-held radios. The expected outcome will be an equipment upgrade the will enhance the officer’s ability to communicate effectively and professionally while patrolling. This upgrade will also result in an added layer of safety for officers and the public.
Documentation and minimum performance required for draw down of funds includes the completion of at least one activity described above as attested to on the financial expenditure report. The PPD will be responsible for ensuring the radios are installed. The maintenance and radio repairs/checks will be maintained by the department and will be available to OCJG upon request.
The JAG Program blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs (under Title XI-Department of Justice Reauthorization) to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are most needed. The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments funding to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based upon local needs and conditions. Matching funds are not required under the JAG Program.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $50,322.00
Actual: $ 4,574.72 (cost per in-car radio)
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$50,321.92
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The estimate grant award for the FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Program: State is $50,322.00, based on the 2023 Florida Local JAG Allocations. Projects to be funded from this grant aware do not require a local match. Approval of the supplemental budget resolution will appropriate funding for this grant.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
4/17/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-031
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2023-031
PRESENTATION: No end