Title
Authorization to Amend Current Agreement and Payment Ordinance with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for the 2019 Full Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant Program (Ordinance S-45771)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the current agreement and payment ordinance (S-44717) with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for the 2019 Full Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant. Authorization of the amendment will extend the agreement period by six months. 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 Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau (LSB) has applied for and has been awarded funds through this grant program for several years. The purpose of this grant funding is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state's various full-service crime laboratories. Grant funding has been utilized to purchase equipment, supplies, and provide training for laboratory staff to improve operations.
Contract Term
Authorization of this amendment would extend the contract period end date to Dec. 31, 2019.
Financial Impact
This is a request to extend the agreement and ordinance for an additional period of six months. No additional funding is being requested.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee at its May 14, 2019 meeting by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.