Title
Authorize Recommended Changes to 2017 Neighborhood Block Watch Grant Program Process
Description
Request City Council approval of the Neighborhood Block Watch (NBW) Oversight Committee's recommended changes to the 2017 NBW grant program process as outlined below.
Report
Summary
The Neighborhood Block Watch Oversight Committee reviewed and approved the following changes and updates to the grant program process. The Oversight Committee recommends the changes go into effect for the 2017 grant program beginning July 1, 2017.
The following changes are recommended:
1. Request that the total annual funding amount available for all grant applications be decreased from $1,500,000.00 to $1,400,000.00. On July 1, 2016, City Council authorized an increase to the annual funding amount from $1,250,000.00 to $1,500,000.00. After the July 1, 2016 City Council meeting, it was discovered there was a City Council item #4, dated Nov. 16, 1993, which stated that, "Monies awarded will not exceed revenues collected for this fund." Historically revenues collected average $1,400,000.00 a year.
2. Set an annual deadline of Sept. 30 for all awarded grant contracts to be signed unless arrangements are made with police staff to sign the grant contract at a later date due to extenuating circumstances.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department on behalf of the Neighborhood Block Watch Oversight Committee.