Title
FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Formula Grant (Ordinance S-46578)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Formula Grant. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The objective of this grant is to provide funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. Funds awarded under this grant will be used to pay for overtime, personal protective equipment, training, and travel expenses. Grant funds are based upon an allocated formula developed by the U.S. Department of Justice. The allotted allocation for the City of Phoenix is $2,572,519. The grant application is due by May 29, 2020.
Contract Term
Two years beginning Jan. 20, 2020, with an option for a one-time extension up to 12 months.
Financial Impact
The total funding request is $2,572,519. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.