HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memo of Understanding for Grant under 2018 Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program (JAG) RESOLUTION NO. 18-471
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO APPLY
FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE 2018 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (JAG)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,on July 23,2018,the Ames Police Department received notice that it is eligible
for grant funds through the 2018 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and
applications are due August 22, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, grant funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance,
training,personnel,equipment,supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal
justice, as well as research and evaluation activities that will improve or enhance law enforcement
programs related to criminal justice; and,
WHEREAS,because the Story County Sheriffprovides jail services for the County,the grant
conditions require that the Sheriff participate in the grant application for funding under this JAG
program; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department proposes that the City enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Story County for acquisition and use of the funds; and,
WHEREAS,total funding potentially available to the Ames Police Department and the Story
County Sheriff's Office through this grant offering is $11,334, and there is no match requirement
with this grant; and,
WHEREAS,this year,the two law enforcement agencies propose to use the funds in a proj ect
to improve security and access to the local public safety network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Understanding with Story County to apply for grant funding under the 2018
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program,is hereby approved,and authorization to apply
for that Grant is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14"' day of August, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of August, 2018.