Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Enter into Agreements for the Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Ordinance S-51318)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the Bureau of Justice Assistance and Intergovernmental Agreements with Maricopa County and the City of Mesa, for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in an amount not to exceed $1,214,202. 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 City has received funding through this grant program for the past several years. The Police Department was informed of the availability of these funds on September 5, 2024. The Police Department will manage this grant, which will involve administering funding to the eligible local agencies, programmatic and financial reporting, as well as initiating the intergovernmental agreements associated with the grant awards. The purpose of this grant is to provide resources to law enforcement agencies to enhance services and programs that reduce violent crime.
The 2024 JAG grant application will be submitted by the Police Department on behalf of the City of Phoenix and eligible partnering agencies. The proposed allocation of the $1,214,202 total award are:
- City of Phoenix: $961,159
- Maricopa County: $95,489
- City of Mesa: $157,554
Police staff will use funding to purchase necessary training, resources and equipment to assist with violent crime reduction and law enforcement programs. This funding will help obtain essential tools for police units to ensure officer and public safety.
The grant application is due on October 16, 2024. If approved, the Police Department will move forward with submitting their application.
Contract Term
The contract term is for two years starting upon award, with two one-year renewal options.
Financial Impact
The grant amount is not to exceed $1,214,202. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.