Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Permission for Port St. Lucie Police Department to Proceed with Submittal of State FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application - Local Solicitation.
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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): The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) is requesting permission from the City Council to accept the federally allocated funds from the FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation (Category 1 - Applicants with eligible allocation amounts of less than $25,000). This local solicitation in the amount of $21,609 will be used to conduct a research project to combat retail theft within the City of Port St. Lucie partnering with the University of Florida. The grant allows for a duration of 24 months, covering the period from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. PSLPD intends to expend the funds by September 30, 2023.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the acceptance of the JAG Program funds.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the acceptance of the JAG Program funds
2. Move that the Council not approve the acceptance of the JAG Program funds and provide guidance.
Background: On June 22, 2022, the City of Port St. Lucie received notification from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) of the allocation of the FY 2021 Local JAG funds totaling $21,609.
Issues/Analysis: PSLPD intends to use the allocated Local JAG funds in the following manner: To conduct a research project to combat retail theft within the City of Port St. Lucie partnering with the University of Florida.
Financial Information: PSLPD intends to use the allocated JAG grant amount of $21,609 to conduct a research project to combat retail th...
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