Title
Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager and the Police Department to Make Application, Receive, and Expend Grant Funding from the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) of the Governor's office of the State of Texas for a Dual Purpose Vehicle - an Incident Command/Negotiator Vehicle; the Amount of the Award will not Exceed $80,000 and Does not Require a Match
Requested Action
Approval of Resolution
Recommendation
Approval of Resolution
Description/History
The goal of the CJD is to provide needed funding to improve public safety and support victims of crime by filling system gaps and promoting innovative solutions to common problems. The purpose of this program is to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. CJD is accepting applications for the purpose of hiring personnel or purchasing much needed department equipment. It is anticipated that up to $12 million may be funded under this grant. JAG funds are made available through a Congressional appropriation to the US Department of Justice and are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.
Justification
N/A
Funding Source
Reimbursement by the Justice Assistance Grant Program of the State of Texas through the Governor's Office.
Prepared By
Alma Roden, Legal Assistant/Grant Mgr.
for
Tracy Aaron, Chief of Police