Regular Meeting
07/15/24 06:00 PM
Police
Andy Espinoza Jr.
Grant
Doc ID: 5710
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANT GRANT (JAG)
AWARD AS A SUB-RECIPIENT THROUGH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending that Council approve the acceptance of the FY2022 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the amount of $20,252 for the purchase of equipment used by law enforcement within the City of Barstow.
DISCUSSION:
The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) through the San Bernardino County Law and Justice Group have awarded the City of Barstow funds under the FY 2018 and FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant. As a sub-recipient under this grant, the City will receive $41,434.
The San Bernardino County Law and Justice Group will act as the fiscal agent/administrator for this grant and will be responsible for all fiscal and progress reporting. The City of Barstow, as a sub-recipient of this grant, will be responsible for the procurement of the approved equipment, quarterly reporting, and compliance with funding requirements as set forth by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA).
The Barstow Police Department, as the law enforcement sub-recipient under the JAG, has been awarded funding for the following equipment:
1) Stalker Traffic Trailer $20,252
The Barstow Police Department currently has one traffic (radar) trailer. By deploying an additional radar trailer, the Barstow Police Department can cover a wider area, deter speeding and other traffic violations, and ultimately make the roads safer for all motorists and pedestrians. This additional resource will enable comprehensive monitoring and enforcement to reduce traffic accidents and improve safety.
Grant Total $20,252
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a reimbursable grant. There are no matching funds required for this grant. The expenditure of $20,252 for the purchase of the listed equipment must be made by the City and then reimbursement will be requested through the grant reimbursement process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize staff to accept the sub-recipient award of the FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) in the amount of $20,252 and to appropriate funds in the amount of $20,252 to account numbers Regular Meeting
07/15/24 06:00 PM
Police
Andy Espinoza Jr.
Grant
Doc ID: 5710
AGENDA ITEM
as follows:
1. 2022 JAG
a. Expenditure - 218.218.218.07.726