Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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To Formally Inform City Council that the Police Department's Application for the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program-Local Solicitation, PSLPD Dive Team Equipment and Supplies Project has been Selected for an Award in the Amount of $22,314 and Seek Approval of Grant Agreement.
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Submitted By: Leo Niemczyk, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Mission to utilize fiscal responsibility.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) has been awarded funding through the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program-Local Solicitation, to establish a Dive Team within its Special Operations Division. The project aims to enhance PSLPD's capacity to perform essential underwater operations such as lifesaving rescues, post-drowning recoveries, evidence collection, and the management of water-related hazards. Given Port St. Lucie's abundant aquatic environments including rivers, lakes, canals, ponds, and retention marshes, this initiative is critical for public safety.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approve acceptance of grant award and execution of grant agreement by the mayor.
Background: The Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks applications for formula funding to provide additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice or civil proceedings, including for any one or more of the following program areas:
1. Law enforcement programs.
2. Prosecution and court programs.
3. Prevention and education programs.
4. Corrections and community corrections programs.
5. Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
6. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
7. Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
8. Mental health programs and related law enforcement an...
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