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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant RESOLUTION NO. 18-579 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 U.S.DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANT GRANT FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, on July 23,2018,the Council authorized the Police Department to apply for the 2018 Department of Justice,Office ofJustice Programs,and Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program; and, WHEREAS,the grant conditions required that the application be filed j ointly with Story County and the Council approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Story County; and, WHEREAS,the application and the Memorandum ofUnderstanding were completed and submitted, and on October 1, 2018, the Department of Justice notified the Police Department that the grant had been awarded in full; and, WHEREAS, grant funds can 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,there is no match requirement with this Grant;the Grant award is for$11,334,and the funds will be used to improve security and access to the local public safety network; and, WHEREAS, the public safety network provides dispatching, vehicle location, communications, report writing,jail management, and data management functions; and, WHEREAS,the Police Department has participated in the JAG Grant Program in the past and the program has proven to be a valuable source of funds for special purchases and programs; the Grant will provide the same benefit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that acceptance of the 2018 Department of Justice,Office of Justice Programs,and Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is hereby approved, and the Police Department is authorized to participate in the program. ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of October,2018. U Diane R.Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Martin,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23'day of October,2018.