HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - FY 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JAGO
Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Li
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DATE: January 14, 2025
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Masis Hagobian
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $20,737 to Justice Assistance Grant 2024 (Fund 206)
Special Supplies account 2066107-511101 and increase BJA Law Enforcement Grant (Fund
206) revenue account 206-446125 by $20,737.
3. 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 in the amount of $20,737 by the
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. The JAG 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 2024 grant funds will be used for the purchase of a mobile automated license plate
reader (ALPR) trailer. The acquisition of a mobile ALPR trailer will supplement the Santa
Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's crime prevention and response operations by enhancing the
ability to detect vehicles and apprehend individuals involved in a crime. Additionally, the trailer
will offer the flexibility to be placed in areas based on crime trends.
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This investment will strengthen the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff s Station's technological
capabilities, ensuring that operations become more efficient and effective.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action, as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, $20,737 will be available in expenditure account
2066107-511101 and offset by the increase in revenue account 206-446125 (BJA Law
Enforcement Grant).
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