Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – JAG Countywide Solicitation
From:
Cathy White, Director of Case Management
Organization:
Court Administration
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - JAG Countywide Solicitation - Cathy White, Director of Case Management, Court Administration
That the Board take the following actions concerning the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – JAG Countywide Solicitation:
A. Ratify the Chairman's signature on the Certificate of Participation; and
B. Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the 51% letter of support for the distribution of grant funding.
[The funds are made available through the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - JAG Countywide Solicitation for the period beginning October 1, 2019, and terminating September 30, 2021. There is no cost to the County.]
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – JAG Countywide Solicitation, all agencies interested in requesting Grant funds were asked to submit a detailed project proposal for review. The Grant Review Committee reviewed and approved the Grant proposals on April 16, 2020. The distribution of Grant funds are as follows:
Pensacola Police Department - $56,133
Escambia County Community Corrections - $41,133
Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services - $15,000
Town of Century - $3,300
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The funds are made available through the Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program - JAG Countywide Solicitation for the period beginning October 1, 2019, and terminating September 30, 2021. There is no cost to the County.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Board policy requires Board approval and authorization to execute Grant documents.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Coordination has occurred with all related parties.