Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
title
Accept the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAGC) Program-Countywide Solicitation Award in the amount of $28,133.66 and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Award Agreement
body
Submitted By: Leo Niemczyk, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of safe, clean, and beautiful.
Executive Summary (General Business): Under the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAGC) Countywide solicitation, our county has been allocated $84,401, with $28,133,66 designated for our agency. The Port St. Lucie Police Department will use these grant funds to purchase camera kits and accessories such as battery chargers, additional lenses, and tripods, along with tablets for law enforcement. These modernization efforts reflect a strategic approach to improving operational effectiveness.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council accept the grant award and authorize the Mayor to execute the grant agreement, and any future amendments to the same, on behalf of the city.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the grant agreement.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff with direction.
Background: The JAGC program represents approximately 85% of Florida's total federal award and is subdivided into two parts - state share and local share. State share projects are appropriated to state criminal justice agencies, whereas local share projects follow the application process outlined in Chapter 11D, Florida Administrative Code. Using population and crime statistics, the local share is divided among Florida's 67 counties through a formula-based funding matrix. Each county is responsible for completing the local strategic planning process and providing notification to OCJG of proposed projects.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: PSLPD intends to use the FY24 Edward...
Click here for full text