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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for August 21, 2018 to Receive Public Comments on an Application for the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the Amount of $209,245
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Department: Police
Council District: All
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Chief Wayne Scott, 373-2085
Contact 2 and Phone: Andrea Harrell, Police Attorney, 373-7787
PURPOSE:
City Council will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2018 to receive public comments on the award of the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds of $209,245 to be administered by the Greensboro Police Department and divided between the Greensboro Police Department, Guilford County Sheriff's Department, and the High Point Police Department. This public hearing is a requirement of the administration of the JAG Grant pursuant to applicable Federal law. The allocation totals $209,245 and the planned application amounts for each jurisdiction are:
• Guilford County: $ 53,206
• City of Greensboro: $113,616
• City of High Point: $ 42,423
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 distribution 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 August 21, 2018. This resolution was previously approved by Council on October 17, 2017 (ID # 0573); however, the hearing was not held and it was deemed prudent to seek another resolution.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The resolution calling a public hearing will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
City Council is requested to conduct a public hearing for August 21, 2018.