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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County to apply for grant funding under the 2026 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Dyrne Memorial JAG program RESOLUTION NO. 26-587 RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE 2026 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (JAG) FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, the Police Department has received notice that it is eligible for grant funds through the 2026 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 Sheriff provides 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 Police Department and the Story County Sheriff’s Office through this grant offering is $16,803, and there is no match requirement with this grant; and, WHEREAS, the Police Department is proposing to use the funds to modernize a portion of its patrol rifle inventory through the purchase of replacement patrol rifles, optics, weapon-mounted lights, and related accessories. 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 2026 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 22nd day of September, 2026. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck Voting nay: None Absent: Rollins Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of September, 2026.