Title
Authorization to Amend Current Agreement and Ordinance with Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for FY 2025 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant Program (Ordinance S-52170) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to amend Ordinance S-50871 and the current agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for the 2025 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant Program. Authorization of the amendment will extend the agreement period by 24 months. No additional funds are being requested. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In May 2024, the Police Department was awarded the FY 2025 Full-Service Forensic Crime Laboratory Grant in the amount of $540,000. The award period was from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The agreement funds the purchase of overtime, related fringe benefits, travel expenses, training costs, supplies, and equipment for laboratory staff to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the crime laboratory. The Police Department recently requested an extension on the grant to expend the remaining funds. Authorization of this amendment will extend the agreement period end date to June 30, 2027. No additional funds are being requested.
Contract Term
This amendment will extend the contract period end date to June 30, 2027.
Financial Impact
No matching funds are required. Cost to the City is in-kind resources only.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.