Title
Authorization to Amend Ordinance for FY 2020 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula Grant Program (Ordinance S-47328)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the current ordinance (S-46704) with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission in support of the FY 2020 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula grant. Authorization of the amendment will increase the total funding amount from $119,780 to $123,099. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department has applied for these types of grant funds continually over the past several years. Funding is used to implement innovative solutions to the backlog issues facing many crime laboratories nationwide. The Police Department's Crime Laboratory has made significant strides in addressing these issues by utilizing these grant funds as part of a comprehensive approach to support and enhance the services provided to the criminal justice community. Funding will be utilized for overtime, related fringe benefits, and supplies to improve the timeliness of forensic science services and to address the backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence.
Ordinance S-46704 authorized an agreement with the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for grant funding not to exceed $119,780. The amendment will increase the grant funding by $3,319 not to exceed a total of $123,099. All other items will remain unchanged.
Contract Term
Two-year period beginning on Oct. 1, 2020.
Financial Impact
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission will provide up to a maximum of $123,099 in funding under this agreement.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
Ordinance S-46704 was adopted by City Council at the June 3, 2020 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.