Title
2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Ordinance S-44950)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement for the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), through Maricopa County. Authorization is also requested to accept additional funds should they become available during the funding period, not to exceed $800,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City has received funding annually through this grant program over the last several years. The Police Department was informed of the availability of these funds on July 31, 2018. Upon agreement, Maricopa County administers the funding to local agencies and initiates the agreement. Maricopa County submits the 2018 JAG Program grant application on behalf of the partnering cities including Phoenix and Mesa. The federal grant program proposes that Maricopa County will receive $1,018,655 in funding, which is $17,511 more than last year's allocation of $1,001,144. It is anticipated the City of Phoenix will receive $587,789.
The proposed budgetary allocations are approximately $152,993 to the Parks and Recreation Department's, Project BRAVE (Bringing Reality About Violence Education) program. Project BRAVE is a violence prevention and education program that was created with the goal of decreasing violence in our community through awareness and leadership training activities. The project provides comprehensive workshops held at various sites, non-profit agencies and after school programs.
The Police Department proposes to use the remaining $434,796 to enhance the current on-officer video camera program. These funds can be used to purchase additional cameras and augment video storage systems with the intent of building community trust and increased transparency.
This funding opportunity was announced on July 31, 2018, and the grant application was due on Aug. 13, 2018. If City Council denies authorization to apply, the application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
The project funding period is Oct. 1, 2018 through Sept. 30, 2021.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.