Title
Authorization to Amend Agreement with Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for FY 2019 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula Grant Program (Ordinance S-46509)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the current agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission (ACJC) for the FY 2019 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula grant awarded to the Police Department. Authorization of the amendment will increase the funding amount from $121,000 to $133,335. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
On June 5, 2019 the City approved a grant application for FY 2019 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula grant (the Grant). On Jan. 31, 2020, the Police Department was awarded the Grant. This grant provides funding to implement innovative solutions to the backlog issues facing many crime laboratories nationwide. Funding provided under this grant will be used to pay for overtime, related fringe benefits, and supplies to improve the timeliness of forensic science services to address the backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence.
The original grant application was to apply for and accept approximately $121,000 in funding. The ACJC increased the award amount to $133,335.
Contract Term
One-year beginning Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020.
Financial Impact
Authorization of this amendment would increase the funding amount from $121,000 to $133,335. The term of the agreement will remain unchanged.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved by the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee at their March 11, 2020 meeting.
City Council approved Ordinance S-45767 on June 5, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.