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NOTICE AND CALL OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY /
HOUSING AUTHORITY / FINANCING AUTHORITY
To The Members Of The Ridgecrest City Council / Successor Redevelopment Agency / Housing Authority / Financing Authority, Public And City Clerk:
PUBLIC NOTICE that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Ridgecrest City Council is hereby called on:
Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
100 W. California Avenue
Ridgecrest, California
Said SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING shall be for the purpose of:
1. Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing The Acceptance Of The United States Department Of Justice, Byrne Program Grant
Dated: September 20, 2023
Eric A. Bruen, Mayor / Chair
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk
RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 25, 2023 Regular Session – 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
• Roll call
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
• Pledge Of Allegiance
• Invocation
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Persons wishing to address the Council on matters that are within the Council’s jurisdiction and DO NOT ALREADY APPEAR ON THE AGENDA, may do so at this time.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/DIRECTION
DISCUSSION / ACTION ITEMS
1. Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing The Acceptance Of The United States Department Of Justice, Byrne Program Grant Capt. Dampier
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Ridgecrest City Council
Successor Redevelopment Agency
Financing Authority
Housing Authority
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Resolution Of The Ridgecrest City Council Authorizing The Acceptance Of The United States Department Of Justice, Byrne Program Grant PRESENTED BY: Michael Scott, Interim Chief of Police
SUMMARY:
This grant was submitted and awarded in the Fall of 2022. It needs to brought before Council for potential public comment before we can use the funds. These funds expire on 09/30/2023.
The Ridgecrest Police Department plans to use BJA grant funds to purchase equipment and tools that will help us establish a Law Enforcement Recruitment Program that will keep us competitive with local, regional, and state agencies that are competing for a small number of candidates. Grant funds will fund the following:
• Recruitment Video
• Rugged Touchscreen AIO Computer
• Flat screen T.V. and Portable Mounting System
• Presentation Booth consisting of customized table covers and banners with the PD Logo
• Advertisements published in written as well as internet publications and websites • Presentation Booth Give-a-ways (SWAG)
This grant would allow us to purchase the equipment, tools, and materials that appeal to a wide range of diverse job seekers and help us funnel these potential applicants into employment with the Ridgecrest Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT: $ 12,039 in reimbursed grant funding.
ACTION REQUESTED: Recommend approval by City Council.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Action as requested
Submitted by: Captain Justin Dampier Action Date: September 25, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 23-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE RIDGECREST CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BYRNE PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice is offering grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to use BJA grant funds to purchase equipment and tools that will help us establish a Law Enforcement Recruitment Program that will keep us competitive with local, regional, and state agencies that are competing for a small number of candidates, and;
WHEREAS, this grant has allocated $12,039.00 to the Police Department for funding to improve recruitment efforts and;
WHEREAS, this grant covers a one-year operational period from October 2022 through September 2023, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Ridgecrest authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to apply and/or accept this grant with the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program, and to approve, sign and execute any and all documents relating to the grant award, including amendments, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Finance Director to increase the FY24 budget revenue and expenditures in the amount of this grant, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution shall remain in full force and effect until a resolution of the City Council is adopted amending or rescinding this resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th day of September, 2023, by the following vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Eric Bruen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ricca Charlon, City Clerk