HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - EDWARD BYRNE MEM JUSTICE GRANT (3)CONSENT CALENDAR
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SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT:
Agenda Item: 4
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
August 26, 2014
Rick Gould
FISCAL YEAR 2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
Accept Fiscal Year 2014 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 206-4461.015 (Justice Assistance Grant 2014) by
$26,749. Decrease estimated revenues in account 206-4461.012 (Justice Assistance Grant
2011) by $2,263.73. Decrease estimated revenues in account 206-4461.013 (Justice
Assistance Grant 2012) by $7,503.39. Increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.014
(Justice Assistance Grant 2013) by $1,000.
3. Increase estimated expenditures in account 16116-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by
$20,194, and in account 16116-5191.001 (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 $26,749 by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2014 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
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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.
JAG 2014 grant funds will be used for overtime and training 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 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding.
2. Other direction as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of this program is $26,749, to be offset completely by grant funds.
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