Title
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Crime Reduction Pilot Project Grant (Ordinance S-47579)
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 Crime Reduction Pilot Project grant. Funding provided under this grant will not exceed $15,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to promote the objectives of the Restructuring Area Dynamic and Relationships (RADAR) program. This program concentrates on the social network theory and mismanaged properties to reduce calls for service and crime rates instead of arrests and prosecutions, seizure of contraband and serving of search warrants. The objective is to identify high crime areas and related properties attracting high calls for service and work with the property owners to combat property damage and crime.
Contract Term
One year beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Financial Impact
The amount of funding available is $15,000. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.