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Public Hearings   10.
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BCC Regular Meeting |
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RECOMMENDATION: |
5:32 p.m. Public Hearing concerning the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2013 Local Solicitation."
Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2013 Local Solicitation":
A. Ratify the scheduling of the August 8, 2013, 5:32 p.m., Public Hearing, for the purpose of soliciting public comment on the proposed use of the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2013 Local Solicitation" funds received from the United States Department of Justice;
B. Ratify the electronic submission of the Application for the "Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2013 Local Solicitation" funds. Total estimated amount of funds for Escambia County, Florida, is $134,963;
C. Authorize the Sheriff of Escambia County, Florida, to act as the Implementing Agency and Designee for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the Grant Program, to include the following:
1. Review and approve the online Grant Application;
2. Make the necessary Assurances and Certifications as to the expenditure of funds under the Program; and
3. Sign or validate online any other program requirements as may be required by the funding authority; and
D. Authorize the Chairman to sign or validate online any other program requirements, as may be required by the funding authority, relating to the Chief Executive of the County. |
BACKGROUND: |
The Board will receive $134,963 from the United States Department of Justice for use in Law Enforcement for Escambia County. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program [42 U.S.C. 3751 (a)] is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG-funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures. |
BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
These funds are made available through the Bureau of Justice of Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Fiscal Year 2013 Local Solicitation, for the period October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2016. There is no match requirement for this Grant. |
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
Applicants must provide an opportunity for the public to comment on their JAG application. The manner in which the public is notified and given an opportunity to comment, as well as the pertinent dates, should be included In the Review Narrative portion of the application (along with information the governing body review). If the requirement is not met at the time of submission, BJA will process the application, but funds will be withheld until documentation confirming the public comment requirement was completed has been submitted. Common forms of public notification include website and newspaper postings, and city council, tribal council, and county board hearings that are open to the public. |
PERSONNEL: |
None |
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
None |
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
Sheriff's Office will submit all program and financial reporting requirements. |
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