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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL FORM
Council Meeting Date: 12 August 2015
Agenda Item Title: FY15/16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program.
Recommendation: Approve the application process for the 2015/16Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Background: On 23 July 2015 Sebastian PD received notice of grant funds
available to Indian River County as part of the FY 15/16 Florida Department of Law
Enforcement (FDLE) United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) JAG funds. FDLE has
allocated $54,202.00 to Indian River County, in accordance with the Florida JAG Direct
distribution provision of Chapter IID -9, Florida Administrative Code. Application must be
submitted prior to the 04 September 2015 deadline.
In the past, this grant has been used to fund the Multi -Agency
Criminal Enforcement (MACE) Unit. Sebastian has been a participating member of the
MACE program from its inception in the early 90s. On 28 July 2015, Sebastian PD was
informed the MACE Unit would be disbanded on 11 September 2015. Sebastian PD is in the
position of receiving a pro rata distribution of the JAG grant. An acceptance letter
(attached), signed by the Mayor, must be submitted to accept the funds.
The grant funds may only be utilized for specific programs to
support law enforcement. Sebastian PD plans to purchase law enforcement equipment with
the funds and will submit to the City Manager and Council qualifying purchase agenda
transmittals.
If Agenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: N/A
Total Grant acceptance: $10,840.40
Administrative Services Department Review:
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Attachments: Grant letter
City Manager Authorization:
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Date: 12 August 2015