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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - July 17, 1996 (69)4 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Authorize Lodi Police Department to Apply and Accept Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program Funds DATE: July 17, 1996 PREPARED BY: Chief Larry D. Hansen RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the Lodi Police Department to apply for and accept Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program Funds and provide 11% matching City funds. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Omnibus FY 1996 Appropriations Act, (Public Law 104-134), 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 1996 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: $11,561 APPROVED: r /4; Larry D. Hensen Chief of Police H. DIXON FLYNN City Manager recycled paper CC -1 1