RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE GRANT
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG”) Program is a federal funding source administered by the U .S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, that supports state and local criminal justice initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the JAG Program provides flexible funding for locally identified public safety priorities, including crime prevention, commun ity outreach, and law enforcement support services; and
WHEREAS, JAG Program funds are distributed based on population and Part I violent crime statistics; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025 JAG solicitation was released on March 13, 2026, and on March 14, 2026, the Chula Vista Police Department (“Police Department”) received notice of its allocation in the amount of $69,925; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department proposes to use these funds to partially fund the Police Community Relations Specialist position during fiscal year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the Police Community Relations Specialist advances the City’s community policing strategy and serves as a primary liaison between the Police Department and the community, facilitating communication, building trust, and promoting transparency; and
WHEREAS, federal law requires that the grant application be submitted to the City Council for review and made available for public comment prior to submission; and
WHEREAS, approval of this resolution will allow the City to submit the grant application and secure available federal funding to support the City’s community policing efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the City of Chula Vista is authorized to submi t the application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute in th e name of the City of Chula Vista all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and requests for payment, necessary to secure and implement the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chu la Vista, that the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget is amended by appropriating an additional $6,553 in the Other Expenses category of the Police Grants section of the Federal Grants Fund.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Dan Peak Marco A. Verdugo
Acting Police Chief City Attorney