Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into Agreements for 2018 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Grant Programs (Ordinance S-44542)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into agreements for state and federal grant funds through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Programs. 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 types of grant funds continually over the last several years through the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission at the state level, and through the National Institute of Justice at the federal level. Funding is used to implement innovative solutions to the backlog issues facing many crime laboratories nationwide. The Police Department's Crime Lab 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. These funds will be utilized for overtime, fringe benefits, equipment, supplies and training to improve the timeliness of forensic science services and to address the backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence.
Contract Term
One-year period beginning Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2019, not to exceed three years.
Financial Impact
The two grant programs will provide up to $650,000. No matching funds are required. Cost to the City would be in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.