TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Entry Tools in the Amount of $8,060 and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City
Recommended Action
Approve the application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for entry tools in the amount of $8,060 and authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as applicable under the City Charter, to execute all funding documents after legal review, should the grant be awarded to the City.
Background Information
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is a national, formula-based, block-grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) with the goal of improving the criminal justice system.
The Police Department will use funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for entry tools. The City expects to receive $8,060. Matching funds are not required for the grant.
This is a reimbursable grant, meaning the City spends first then requests reimbursement from the granting agency. The grant application was submitted August 30, 2022. Notification of award is expected in early winter 2022.
If awarded, the City Attorney will review the contract for legal form.
Strategic Plan
Safe Community Pillar
Financial Impact
Potential award of $8,060 to be utilized to purchase entry tools.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Grant Application
2. Memo to Commission
Prepared by: Jennifer Sadonis, Grants Coordinator
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager