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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for June 3, 2014 to Receive Public Comments on an Application for the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the Amount of $217,853.00
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Department: Greensboro Police Department
Council District: All Districts
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Courtney Hemphill, Grant Analyst (336) 373-2350
Contact 2 and Phone: Jim Clark, Police Attorney (336) 373-4517
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to call a public hearing on June 3, 2014 to receive public comments on the award of the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the total amount of $217,853.00 to be administered by the Greensboro Police Department and divided between the Greensboro Police Department ($116,638.40); Guilford County Sheriff's Department ($55,431.40); and the High Point Police Department ($45,783.20). This public hearing is a requirement of the administration of the JAG Grant pursuant to applicable Federal law.
BACKGROUND:
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program awards are direct to local jurisdictions. The allocation is from a formula-based, non-competitive federal criminal justice funds which does not require a match. A wide range of activities that support justice based programs are eligible for funding. The amounts of distributions to the other participating law enforcement agencies are calculated based upon the formula for calculation prescribed by the applicable Grant regulations.
The Police Chief has recommended that the City Manager approve the application in accordance with our Grants Policy, however, the funder requires applicants to make the grant application available for review by the governing body and provide an opportunity for public comment prior to City Council authorization of the application and MOU. Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County projects will be included in the public hearing agenda item on June 3, 2014.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The resolution calling a public hearing will have no budget impact
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
City Council is requested to call a public hearing for June 3, 2014.