File #: ID 19-0046    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/16/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/19/2019 Final action: 3/19/2019
Title: Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for April 16, 2019 to Receive Public Comments for the 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application in the Amount of 225,141
Attachments: 1. ID 19-0046 Resolution Public Hearing 4.16.19.pdf
Related files: ID 19-0061
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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for April 16, 2019 to Receive Public Comments for the 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application in the Amount of 225,141

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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 is requested to hold a public hearing on April 16, 2019 to receive public comments on the award of the 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the total amount of $225,141 to be administered by the Greensboro Police Department. The funding will be 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 total allocation is $225,141 and the amounts for each jurisdiction are:

* Guilford County: $ 55,973.80
* City of Greensboro: $122,930.40
* City of High Point: $ 46,236.80

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 grant award is calculated by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, based upon a specific formula and involves the state's share of the national population and the state's share of the country's Part 1 violent crime statistics.

The Police Chief has recommended that the City Manager approve the application; however, the funder requires the grant application be available for review by the governing body and to 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 pub...

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