HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - JAG GRANT PGMCONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
September 24, 2013
Rick Gould
FISCAL YEAR 2013 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2013 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 206-4461.014 (Justice Assistance Grant 2013) by
$26,999.
3. Increase estimated expenditures in account 16115-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by $2,000, in
account 16115-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $18,444, and in account
16115-5191.001(Travel and Training) by $6,555,
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant of $26,999 by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2013 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
APPROVED
funds where they are needed most.
JAG 2013 grant funds will be used for overtime that will enable Sheriffs Department personnel
to enhance existing law enforcement and community policing efforts to help reduce crime,
address quality -of -life issues, and safeguard public safety in Santa Clarita. Operations to be
funded include, but are not limited to, burglary/theft containment; gang, drug, vandalism, and
graffiti enforcement; T3/bike patrols and off -road enforcement; curfew/truancy sweeps;
probation/parole enforcement; and other surveillance, undercover, and sting operations as
needed.
Funds from the grant are also set aside for the production of campus safety brochures, and to
allow travel and attendance at law enforcement -related conferences and training.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Decline the Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding.
2. Other direction as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of this program is $26,999, to be offset completely by grant funds.
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