RESOLUTION NO. _____
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Emeryville Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Grant Award On Behalf Of The Police Department, From The FY2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) In The Amount Of $10,977.30 For Funds Related To Conducted Energy Devices
WHEREAS, the Emeryville Police Department was awarded grant funding from the FY2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to purchase of up to six conducted energy devices (Tasers); and
WHEREAS the Tasers will be purchased to update the aging equipment currently being used by our patrol staff so that the officers can be properly equipped with the most effective equipment for deescalating and defusing potentially violent incidents and to help manage emergency response situations; and
WHEREAS, the authorization to accept this grant funding will significantly help the Police Department manage the fiscal constraints projected in the coming years; and WHEREAS, the Police Department has effective subject matter expert trainers and a current and effective department policy governing the use of the conducted energy devices for all staff, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Emeryville approves the Police Department accepting the grant funding award by the FY2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), for monies in the amount of $10,977.30; and, that the funds be deposited into Grant Fund 254 and appropriated to spend in the same fund.
ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Emeryville at a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 18, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
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