Title
Retroactive Authorization to Apply for the Arizona Department of Public Safety Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion and Testing Grant (Ordinance S-52210) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to retroactively apply for, accept, and enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the Fentanyl Prosecution, Diversion and Testing Grant. The grant amount will not exceed $200,000. No matching funds are required. 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 purpose of this grant is to enhance law enforcement services concerning criminal activities associated with the investigation, testing, and prosecution or diversion of crimes involving Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3408. The funds will be used to purchase supplies and contractual services, greatly enhancing efficiencies in analyzing evidence in seized drug and toxicology cases. This will enable the Laboratory Services Bureau to provide timely results to the criminal justice system, aiding in the fight against the fentanyl epidemic, and supporting criminal investigations and prosecutions of fentanyl-related cases, ultimately increasing public safety.
Grant funding will be awarded to applicants on a first come, first serve basis until the remaining balance of $357,939 is depleted. If authorization is denied, the grant application will be rescinded.
Contract Term
The contract term will be for one year from the date of the approved award.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.