TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program-Florida JAG Direct Application in the amount of $10,000.
Recommended Action
Approve application and acceptance of the award of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Direct Application in the amount of $10,000.
Background Information
The North Port Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) is a highly trained unit that is deployed to coordinate and execute high-risk search warrants, assist with high-risk critical incidents, and to apprehend violent criminal offenders. The SRT team is divided into different components during their deployment which often consist of the following: Incident Command; Exterior Perimeter; Hostage Negotiation; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator; Entry Team; Arrest Team; and Search Team. The North Port Police Department is seeking to purchase six (6) Sig Sauer MPX 9mm rifles to be issued to Entry Team members of the SRT. These rifles have a shorter barrel length and require a smaller caliber bullet than the currently issued rifles. A smaller rifle size and caliber would increase the effectiveness of the Entry Team during potential close-quarter encounters when there is an increased risk of confrontation with violent criminal offenders. It is the goal of the North Port Police Department to ensure the tools are provided to achieve the highest level of effectiveness during critical incidents. Therefore, mitigating this area of opportunity will increase safety to the officers, residents, and any potential innocent bystanders.
If approved, this grant funding will be used to purchase six (6) 9mm rifles. The estimated cost for this purchase is $10,018.98, which will require $18.98 to be used from the Police Department General Fund Budget.
Strategic Plan
Create and sustain a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors of North Port.
Financial Impact
Federal funding in the amount of $10,000 will be used to purchase these items, along with approximately $20 from the Police Department General Fund 001-2100-521-52-50.
Procurement
N/A
Attachments:
1. FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program JAG Direct Solicitation.
2. Byrne Grant Applications.
3. Byrne Grans Subaward Management and Capabilities and Compliance Questionnaire.
4. Lobbying, Debarment and Drug Free Workplace Certification.
5. FY 2019 JAGD Allocations.
6. Quotes for Edward Byrne Grant.
Prepared by: Deputy Police Chief Chris Morales
Department Director: Police Chief Todd R. Garrison