Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept, and Enter into an Agreement for 2017 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program Grant (Ordinance S-43293)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize the Police Department to apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2017 Intellectual Property Enforcement Program Grant. If the grant is awarded, request authorization to accept the funds and enter into a grant agreement. 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 has applied for these types of grant funds continually over the last several years through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The focus of this program is to support criminal investigation, prosecution, prevention, and community education relating to Intellectual Property Theft Enforcement through task force activities. The goal is to enforce criminal laws protecting copyrights, patents, and trademarks to combat counterfeit and infringing goods. The grant will fund overtime, fringe benefits, supplies, equipment, and other costs associated with task force activities.
Contract Term
Two years beginning Oct. 1, 2017 through Sept. 30, 2019.
Financial Impact
A maximum of $400,000 is available. No matching funds are required. Cost to the City would be in-kind resources only.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee on Feb. 8, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.