Resolution authorizing the submission and acceptance of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for Fiscal Year 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Local Solicitation, in the amount of $62,710, to fund the increased crime reduction and law enforcement program needs, including the Juvenile Electronic Monitoring Program (JEM) and the enhancement and expansion of the Life Skills curriculum; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute any agreements relating to this grant application. Awards are made in the first fiscal year of the appropriation and may be expended during the following three years, for a total of a four (4) year grant period. There is no match requirement to accept this grant award.
Recommendation: Chief of Police recommends approval