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Date: January 14, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jay Hart, Chief of Police
By: Kent Sentinella, Sr. Administrative Analyst | [email protected] Subject: Police – Approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application. Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program application.
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
The City of Torrance is eligible for federal grant funding in the amount of $20,938 through the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY 2024) Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program. It is a grant requirement that the application be made available for both a jurisdiction’s governing body review, as well as public comment. The Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program provides funds to states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG funding can be used for technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice that will improve or enhance:
• Law enforcement programs
• Prosecution and court programs
• Prevention and education programs
• Corrections and community corrections programs
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs • Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation) • Mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs The Torrance Police Department (TPD) proposes that JAG funds be allocated to support the acquisition of a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) for field deployment. The acquisition of a UTV would allow the Department to more efficiently respond to emergencies as well as serve community 1 City Council
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3 members who frequent remote areas of the City. The City of Torrance has a unique geography that includes a wildland interface, a beach, and miles of inactive railroad tracks.
All of these areas have rugged terrain which hinders police response when in traditional police vehicles. Additionally, the increasing frequency of unruly mass gatherings and organized retail thefts at commercial centers, as well as persistent vandalism, trespassing and unsafe encampments occurring along railroad tracks, interstate ingress/egresses, and public parks warrants a diversification in tools to meet community safety expectations.
Per Department of Justice (DOJ) mandates, federal grant funding of a UTV is contingent upon DOJ’s certification of the City’s intended use of the UTV. In the event, the City’s UTV use certification request is unsuccessful, the available JAG award will instead be leveraged as supplemental funding for the Police Cadet program which provides Police Department work experience to college students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
ATTACHMENT
1. 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program Application
2 OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
* 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application:
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
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6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
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f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
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Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
City of Torrance
956000803 KHYHV4NCNKC8
3031 Torrance Blvd
Torrance
CA: California
USA: UNITED STATES
90503-5015
Police Department
Mr. Kent
Sentinella
Sr. Administrative Analyst
(310) 618-5677
[email protected]
PREVIEW Date: Oct 14, 2024
Workspace ID: WS01428581 Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2024-172239 3 ATTACHMENT 1
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
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* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
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13. Competition Identification Number:
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14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
C: City or Township Government
Bureau of Justice Assistance
16.738
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
O-BJA-2024-172239
BJA FY 24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program- Local Solicitation C-BJA-2024-00091-PROD
Category 1– Applicants with eligible allocation amounts of less than $25,000 Torrance Police Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)
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Workspace ID: WS01428581 Funding Opportunity Number: O-BJA-2024-172239 4 * a. Federal
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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
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Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. * b. Program/Project
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CA-043 CA-043
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a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
10/11/2024
Yes No
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** I AGREE
Mr. Aram
Chaparyan
City Manager
(310) 618-5880
[email protected]
Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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