Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Port St. Lucie Police Department to Proceed with the Grant Submittal Process for the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program JAG-Countywide (JAGC)
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Submitted By: John A. Bolduc, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to be financially responsible.
Executive Summary (General Business): Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) requests permission from the City Council to proceed with the grant submittal process of the State (FDLE) allocated funds of $29,799 from the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program JAG-Countywide (JAGC) for Law Enforcement Technology. The grant process begins with the submittal of the 51% allocation letter to the County by August 19, 2022. Note, the allocated funds represent one-third of the total awarded/allocated ($89,397) to St. Lucie County. PSLPD intends to expend the grant funds between the October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. There is no match requirement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the PSLPD to proceed with the grant submittal process for FY 2021 JAG and JAGC solicitation and provide a 51% letter to the County for Law Enforcement Technology.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the PSLPD to proceed with the grant submittal process for FY 2021 JAG and JAGC solicitation and provide a 51% letter to the County for Law Enforcement Technology.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: On July 22, 2022, the City of Port St. Lucie received notification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Office of Criminal Justice for the Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program JAG-Countywide (JAGC) Solicitation. The amount allocated to St. Lucie County was $89,397 of which PSLPD's o...
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