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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: November 9, 2021
Fiscal Year 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
SUBJECT:
Program
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2. Increase estimated revenue in account 206-446122 (Justice Assistance Grant 2021) by
$23,070.
3. Increase estimated expenditure in account 2066104-511101 (Special Supplies) by $23,070.
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 $23,070 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
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. With this allocation
formula, the 2021 awarded amount reflects an increase from JAG 2020 funds, which totaled
$20,925.
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The JAG 2021 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 hand-held Lidar units, battery
packs, digital cameras, gun safe, phone recording equipment, tracking devices, digital voice
recorders, a ballistic shield, GPS units, and support equipment.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other actions as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total of this program is $23,070 to be offset completely by grant funds.
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