HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Understanding for Grant Funding Under the 2021 Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program (JAG) RESOLUTION NO. 21-388
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR GRANT
FUNDING UNDER THE 2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (JAG)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,on June 8,2021,the Ames Police Department received notice that it is eligible
for grant funds through the 2019 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; 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 $15,932; and,
WHEREAS,this year,the two law enforcement agencies propose to use the funds in a proj ect
to continue a project that enhances the capabilities and expertise in mental health and wellness;and,
WHEREAS, additionally, a portion of the funds would be used to replace outdated and
malfunctioning Department Tasers; and,
WHEREAS, if awarded, grant funds will be used by the City to:
• Support an extension of the concepts of the City's Healthy4Life program targeting
employee health improvements and focusing these concepts specifically on the 24/7
law enforcement environment. The project increases contact between participating
members and a coach, expands the scope of the interaction to include work-related
stress, and provides professional direction to achieve health and wellness goals.
• Two individuals of the Ames Police Peer Support Team will attend a national mental
health crisis intervention conference designed to provide advanced training on issues
affecting mental health. These individuals will also provide support to help advance
the Officer Wellness Project as well as provide support to individual law enforcement
personnel who need assistance in coping with demanding duties of the law
enforcement profession.
• The Ames Police Peer Support Team will continue to partner with a local mental
health provider to assist the department in supporting employees in work related
stress and physical and emotional wellness. The provider would act as a consultant
to the team during team meetings and critical incident debrief sessions.The provider
would also facilitate individual wellness sessions with team members and other staff
who wish to improve emotional wellness.
• Purchase six Tasers (including holsters, battery packs, and cartridges) to replace
outdated and malfunctioning equipment.
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 2021
Department of Justice,Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13`h day of July, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13' day of July, 2021.