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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
1225 Blain Street. Sebastian. FL 32958 • (722) 539-2043
Mr. Cody Menacof
Florida Dept, of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Dear Mr. Menacof,
In compliance with State of Florida Rule 11D-9, F.A.C., the City of Sebastian approves the distribution of
69 111 of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program funds for the following projects in
Indian River County.
Recipient
Project Purpose
Amount
Indian River County BOCC
Law Enforcement
Supplies
&
$13,823.00
Equipment
City of Fellsmere
Law Enforcement
Supplies
&
$13,822.00
Equipment
Town of Indian River Shores
Law Enforcement
Supplies
&
$13,822.00
Equipment
City of Vero Beach
Law Enforcement
Supplies
&
$13,822.00
Equipment
City of Sebastian
Law Enforcement
Supplies
&
$13,822.00
Equipment
Total:
$69,111.00
Sincerely,
Ed Dodd, Mayor
City of Sebastian
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
Council Meetin! Date: July 24, 2024
Agenda Item 'Title: Application for Federal FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program
Recommendation: Move to approve the application process for the Federal FY 2023 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide State
Solicitation in the amount of $13,822.00, authorize the Mayor to sign the 51 %
letter to provide to the County Commission for submission and approve the
purchase after grant approval.
Backeround: On June 04, 2024 we received notice of grant funds available to Indian River
County as part of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) United States Dept. of Justice (USDOJ)
for Federal FY 2023 JAG funds. FDLE has allocated $69,111 to Indian River County, in accordance with the
Florida JAG direct distribution provision of Chapter I ID-9, Florida Administrative Code. Applications must
be submitted prior to a non -published (to date) October deadline. The grant funds can only be utilized for
specific programs to include law enforcement. The police department plans to purchase equipment with the
funds and will complete the grant by the October 2024 deadline.
Staff is seeking approval for the Mayor to sign the 51% letter to provide to the County Commission for
submission and approve the purchase after grant approval.
If Aeenda Item Requires Eaoenditure of Funds:
Budgeted Amount: $0
Total Cost: $13,822
Funds to Be Utilized for Appropriation: Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program Grant
Attachments:
1. Letter from Mayor of City of Sebastian
2. Solicitation from Office of Criminal Justice Grants
3. Letter Request
4. Office of Criminal Justice Grants Instructions
Administrative Services Departm t Reviev : _t
City Attorney Review:
Procurement Division R(jdd if applicable: _ rlk
City Manager Authorization:
Date: 7/I 1 f 2 d zY
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
1225 Main Street. Sebastian. FL 32958 • (722) 539-203_
Mr. Cody Menacof
Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
Dear Mr. Menacof,
In compliance with State of Florida Rule 11D-9, F.A.C., the City of Sebastian approves the distribution of
69 111 of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program funds for the following projects in
Indian River County.
Recipient
Indian River County BOCC
City of Fellsmere
Town of Indian River Shores
City of Vero Beach
City of Sebastian
Sincerely,
Ed Dodd, Mayor
City of Sebastian
Project Purpose
Amount
Law Enforcement
Supplies &
$13,823.00
Equipment
Law Enforcement
Supplies &
$13,822.00
Equipment
Law Enforcement
Supplies &
$13,822.00
Equipment
Law Enforcement
Supplies &
$13,822.00
Equipment
Law Enforcement
Supplies &
$13,822.00
Equipment
Total:
$69,111.00
Daniel Acosta
From: Criminal Justice<CriminalJustice@fdle.state.fl.us>
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2024 3:45 PM
To: Criminal Justice
Subject: Coming Soon - FY2023 JAGC Solicitation
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attachments or clicking on links. ESPECIALLY from unknown senders.
Good Afternoon Byrne JAG Partners:
In anticipation of the FY2023 JAGC solicitation, and for planning purposes, we are providing the countv allocations. We
are currently accepting the required Certificate of Participation and 51% process documents.
In preparation of the solicitation release, each Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) must complete the Certificate of
Particication to designate a County Coordinator. The Certificate of Participation must be completed and submitted to
criminal iusticeCcDfdle.state.f1. us by Friday. June 28.2024.
The designated County Coordinator shall review the 51% orocess ¢uide and facilitate the county's submission of
required letters to criminaliustice(@fdle.state.fl.us by Wednesday. July 31. 2024.
Upon release of the solicitation in early July, the Office of Criminal Justice Grants will provide the application link to the
County Coordinator. County Coordinators will be responsible for providing the portal link to all applicants listed on the
51% letters.
If there are questions regarding the allowability of program activities, please contact our office at (850) 617-1250.
Thank you and we look forward to working with you on this program.
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANTS
Florida Department of Law Enforcement I Business Support
Program
(850)617-1250
Post Office Box 1489, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
criminaliustice(@fdle.state.fl.us
www.fdle.state.fl.usIoff ice of Criminal Justice Grants
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Daniel Acosta
From: Rhonda Zirkle <rzirkle@indianriver.gov>
Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 3:11 PM
To: Daniel Acosta
Subject: 51 % letter
Attachments: 51 % City of Sebastian Police Department FY2023 JAGC.doc
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attachments or clicking on links. ESPECIALLY from unknown senders.
Good Afternoon,
Attached is your 51% letter, and as you know it will need to be printed on your letterhead, signed, and sent
back to me. I would like to have the original back by July 26, 2024, as the paperwork needs to be submitted to
the Department of Justice by July 31, 2024.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you H
Rhonda
Rhonda Zirkle
Budget Support Specialist
Indian River County
Office of Management & Budget
1801 27rh St., Bldg. A
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 226-1214
rzirkle@indianriver.Rov
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OnntslOpen-Funding-Opportun/ties) > FY23 JAGC - COP 51%
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i Open Funding Opportunities (https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/Open-Funding-Opportunities)
Office of Criminal Justice Grants (https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/Offim- f-Criminal-Jusflce-Grants)
Office of Planning and Budgeting (https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/0fficeof-Planningand-Budgeting)
Office of Criminal Justice Grants
FY2023 JAG - Countywide (JAGC)
COMING SOONI
In anticipation of the FY2023 JAGC solicitation, we are now accepting the Certificate of Participation and 51% process
documents.
Overview
The Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant— Countywide (JAGC) program focuses on improving the criminal justice system by funding Initiatives within local
and state agencies. JAGC funds may be used to Implement programs in one of the following program areas: (1) law enforcement; (2) prosecution, courts, and Indigent
defense; (3) prevention and education; (4) corrections, community corrections, and reentry; (5) drug treatment and enforcement; (6) planning evaluation and technology
improvements; (7) crime victim and witnesses; and (8) mental health.
Eligibility
The JAGC program is open to units of local government with an allocation determined by the state's formula -based funding matrix. Prospective subrecipients must
assure the entities identified in the grant application are approved by the county via the 51% process, and all projects submitted in the application correspond to those
approved through the local planning process.
Project Period
Subawards will be approved for a 6 to 18 month project period between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2025.
JAG Strategic Plan
To comply with the new statewide strategic planning requirements outlined in Section 502 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, the Office of Criminal
Justice Grants developed the State of Florida Byrne JAG Strategic Plan (https:/twww.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/OCJG-Documents/JAG-Stategir Plan/2019 JAG-
StrstegioPian_FINAL.aspx). The strategic plan outlines key priorities for Florida's JAG funding based on results from the survey of local agency partners and state
agency long range program plans. Subrecipients are strongly encouraged to fund projects addressing at least one of the identified priorities.
Certificate of Participation - Deadline Friday, June 28. 2024
The Office of Criminal Justice Grants is currently accepting the signed Certification of Participation (https://w vw.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/OCJG-
Documents/JAGCIFY2023/FY2023-Certi(irate-of-Participation.aspx) (COP) designating a county coordinator. The signed COP should be submitted electronically to
criminaljustice@fdle.state.fl.us (mailto:criminaljustice@fdle.state.fl.us?subject=FY2019%20JAGC%2000P)by Friday, June 28, 2024.
51% Process - Deadline Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Office of Criminal Justice Grants is currently accepting signed 51% letters. OCJG cannot approve any application until the 51% requirement is satisfied for the
county. The signed letter should be submitted electronically to criminaljustice@fdle.state.fl.us (mailto:criminaljustice@fdle.state.fl.us?
subject=FY2019%20JAGC%2051%25%20Letter) by Wednesday, July 31, 2024. To ensure 51% Letters meet all requirements, County Coordinators are advised to
review the 51% Letter Guide (https://rise.articulate.mm/share/5UGhtKrRhHT8UNyt4ogApE8eM8cT9oIT).
*Failure to submit the COP or 51% letters by the deadlines above will result in the(urisdlct/on being deemed Inef/g/ble for FY2023 JAGC funding.'
Application Instructions and Deadline - COMING SOONI
The Office of Criminal Justice Grants will provide the application portal link to the County Coordinators when it opens in early July. County Coordinators will be
responsible for providing the portal link to all applicants listed on the 51 % letters.
Funding Opportunity Attachments
• FY23 JAGC Allocations (https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/OCJG-Documents/JAGC/FY2023/FY2023-JAGC-Allocations.espx)
• FY23 JAGC Certificate of Participation (https:/twww.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/OGJG-Documents/JAGC/FY2023/FY2023-Certificate-of-Parficipation.aspx)
• FY23 JAGC County Coordinators (https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FDLE-Grants/OCJG-Documents/JAGC/FY2023/FY2023-County-Coordinators.aspx)
• FY23 JAGC Subsolicitation (COMING SOON)
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