HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 2, 1997 (45)4 P COUNCILCITY OF LODI f i
AGENDA TITLE: Authorize Lodi Police Department to Apply and Accept Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program Funds
DATE: July 2, 1997
PREPARED BY: LARRY D. HANSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the Lodi Police Department to apply for and
accept Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program funds, in the amount of
$106,522, and provide 10% matching City funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Omnibus FY 1997 Appropriations Act, (Pub. L. 104-208)
authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to
make funds available to units of local government under the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grants Program, herein also referred to as
Block Grants Program, or block grants, for the purposes of reducing crime and improving public safety.
This application kit provides program and application guidelines for the FY 1997 Local Law Enforcement
Block Grants Program.
Lodi Police Department will use these funds to procure technology and equipment, specifically both
hardware and software. Final decisions have not been made at this time.
Captain Charles Mauch will be attending the Council Meeting to answer any questions regarding this
matter.
FUNDING: $10,653
Larry D, ansen
Chief of Police
cc: City Attorney
APPROVED: �—�/�
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