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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 15, 2009 E-10AGENDA ITEM IJ4010 &% CITY OF LODI ,. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION W AGENDA TITLE: Approve the Proposed Expenditure Program for Lodi's Share of the 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) MEETING DATE: July 15,2009 PREPARED BY: David Main, Chief of Police RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proposed expenditure program for Lodi's share of the 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant (JAG). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program providesfunding for states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. JAG replaces the Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs with a single funding mechanism that simplifies the administration process for grantees. The procedurefor allocating JAG funds is a formula based on population and crime statistics, in combinationwith a minimum allocation to ensure that each state and territory receives an appropriate share. Lodi receivedfunding in 2006 and 2007, but was not eligible in 2008. In 2009, Lodi is eligibleto receive $30,000 in JAG grant funding. The mechanics of the grant requires the Board of Supervisors approve the expenditure for all the cities in the County as well as the County, and then all cities need to approve the expenditurefor the cities and the County. We met the grant application submittal deadline of July 9, 2009 and need approval of proposed expendituresto complete the application process. It is proposed that the funding be used to support technology and equipment: OSSI Hardware, Software, Licensing and equipment upgrades $25,000 Computer Equipment Replacement and Program upgrades 4,400 Administrative Fee of 2% to City of Stockton (required) 600 $30,000 FISCAL IMPACT: This is one-time revenue. The proposed expenditure will relieve the General Fund. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Our success ' ng grant funds should be known by September 1, 2009. nnvirl in Chiaf of Pnlir.P APPROVED: Blair King, anager