HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - FY 2017 & 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSIS (2)Agenda Item: 5
DATE: November 27, 2018
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2017 AND 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Jerrid McKenna
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2. Increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.018 (Justice Assistance Grant 2017) by
$23,872 for Fiscal Year 2017 and in account 206-4461.019 (Justice Assistance Grant 2018)
by $24,647 for Fiscal Year 2018.
3. Increase estimated expenditures in account 16119-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by $23,872
for Fiscal Year 2017 and in account 16120-5111.001 by $24,647 for Fiscal Year 2018.
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 (City) has been awarded a grant of $23,872 for Fiscal Year 2017 and
$24,647 for Fiscal Year 2018 by the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
program. JAG funds are allocated by using a formula, based on each city's share of the total
violent crime reported within the state. This program allows state and local governments to
support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, based on local needs and
conditions. It provides agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where
they are needed most. With this allocation formula, the 2017 and 2018 awarded amounts,
respectively, reflects a decrease from JAG 2016 funds, which totaled $24,677.
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JAG 2017 and 2018 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 Santa Clarita.
Equipment proposed for JAG 2017 grant funding includes the purchase of three electronic ticket
writers to be used by motor deputies during routine traffic stops. The cost for the electronic
ticket writers, including system upgrades and maintenance and support for one year, is $11,688.
Implementation of this technology will increase productivity and accuracy. Additionally, the
grant funding will be used for the purchase of two Stalker XS Long Range LIDAR units and two
Pro -Lite+ binocular -style LIDAR units. Implementation of this technology will increase
productivity of the motor deputies. The cost of the LIDAR units is $8,161.
In addition to the electronic ticket writers, the remaining allocation of $28,670 will be spent
toward the purchase of fixed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). This technology
continuously scans cars traveling on roadways to instantly alert the local Sheriff's station should
a car be reported as stolen. ALPRs have proven to be an instrumental tool in the recovery of
stolen vehicles.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total of this program is $48,519, $23,872 for Fiscal Year 2017 and $24,647 for Fiscal Year
2018, to be offset completely by grant funds.
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