Title
FY 2021 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula Grant Program (Ordinance S-48548)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for the FY 2021 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula grant program in an amount not to exceed $146,475. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has applied for these grant funds over the past several years. Funding is used to implement innovative solutions to the backlog issues facing many crime laboratories nationwide. The Police Department's Crime Laboratory has made significant strides in addressing these issues by utilizing these grant funds as part of a comprehensive approach to support and enhance the services provided to the criminal justice community. Funding will be utilized for overtime, related fringe benefits, and supplies to improve the timeliness of forensic science services and to address the backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence.
The grant application was due on June 19, 2021. If authorization is denied, the grant application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
The contract term is two years beginning Oct. 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
This grant will provide up to $146,475. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.