Agenda Item: 13
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: January 24, 2023
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2. Increase estimated revenue in account 206-446123 (Justice Assistance Grant 2022) by $21,982.
3. Increase estimated expenditure in account 2066105-511101 (Special Supplies) by $21,982.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant in the amount of $21,982 by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Justice Assistance Grant funds are allocated by using a formula based on each city’s share of the total violent crimes reported within the state. This program allows state and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and respond to crime, based on local needs and conditions. The JAG program provides agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place JAG funds where they are needed most.
The JAG 2022 grant funds will be used for the purchase of technologically-advanced equipment to enhance existing law enforcement, advance community policing efforts to help reduce crime, address quality-of-life issues, and safeguard public safety in the City of Santa Clarita.
Funds will be used for a compilation of purchases to improve traffic safety and enforcement, investigative equipment, off-road enforcement, and safety equipment, which aim to enhance overall public safety operations. Specifically, these items include emergency sirens, battery packs, digital cameras, emergency lights, helmets, vests, digital voice recorders, GPS units, and support equipment.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total of this program is $21,982 to be offset completely by grant funds.