Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into an Agreement for 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Ordinance S-43918)
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 2017 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 through this grant program over the last several years. The Police Department was informed of the availability of these funds on Aug. 3, 2017. Upon agreement, Maricopa County administers the funding to local agencies and initiates the agreement. Maricopa County submits the 2017 JAG Program grant application on behalf of the partnering cities including Phoenix and Mesa. The federal grant program proposes that Maricopa County will receive $1,001,144 in funding, which is $63,465 less than last year's allocation of $1,064,609. It is anticipated the City of Phoenix will receive $600,000, which is $75,000 less than last year's allocation of $675,000.
The proposed budgetary allocations are approximately $165,000 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 $435,000 to enhance our current on-officer video camera program, which is one of seven priority areas in the grant solicitation. These funds can be used to purchase additional cameras, augment video storage systems and policy development with the intent of building community trust and increased transparency.
Contract Term
The project funding period is Oct. 1, 2017 through Sept. 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved at the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee meeting on Sept. 13, 2017 by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.