MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (SHERIFF) AND THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE TO DISTRIBUTE THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL FUND - JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT "JAG" Program
AWARD #15PBJA-24-GG-05342-JAGX AWARD DATE: 12/04/24 ACCEPTANCE DATE: 12/17/24 Participants
Participants hereto acknowledge the County of Orange as lead fiscal agent in charge of programmatic oversight and administration of funds and compliance over all eligible participant law enforcement agencies, hereinafter referred to individually as "Party" and jointly as "the Parties." Il. Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to support the objectives of the Office of Justice Programs, expressly those identified as Priority Purpose Areas (PPAs) for the term of this award.
Ill. Program Overview and Description of Projects)
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states and local government units, including tribes, to support various criminal justice-related activities based on their state and local needs and conditions. Equipment purchases or funded initiatives such as overtime, task forces, drug programs, information sharing, etc., will reduce crime and enhance public/officer safety.
The JAG Program provides states, territories, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas, including technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following purpose areas:
1. Law enforcement programs.
2. Prosecution and court programs.
3. Prevention and education programs.
4. Corrections and community corrections programs.
5. Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
6. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
7. Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
8. Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams.
9. Implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to mental health courts, drug courts, veterans courts, and extreme risk protection order programs. 1| Page
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (SHERIFF) AND THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE TO DISTRIBUTE THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL FUND - JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT "JAG" Program
AWARD # 15PBJA-24-GG-05342-JAGX AWARD DATE: 12/04/24 ACCEPTANCE DATE: 12/17/24 The County of Orange (Sheriff) will determine the validity of each project included in the application and subsequent awards. JAG funding will support criminal justice initiatives under one or more allowable program areas above.
This award is subject to all terms and conditions of the grant and administrative and financial requirements, including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports, resolution of all interim audit findings, and the maintenance of a minimum level of cash on hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements, you will violate the terms of this agreement, and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative action as appropriate.
THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GRANT AWARD AND THAT FUNDS WILL BE RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS MOU.
COUNTY OF ORANGE
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF DON BARNES on behalf of
INTERIM COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MICHELLE AGUIRRE
1/28/25
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
FINANCIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Noma M. CrAsh 127125
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
GARDEN GROVE CITY
GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY MANAGER
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
- DocuSigned by:
Wendy Phillips 1/16/2025
Wendy J Philips, Senior Deputy
Office of Orange County Counsel
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