TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Gina V. Hawkins, Chief of Police
Birgit Sexton, Assistant Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: November 28, 2022
RE:
Title
Adoption of Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2023-9 to Appropriate the FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Safe and Secure Community
Executive Summary:
Council is asked to adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2023-9 to appropriate $106,860 of federal funds, awarded by the US Department of Justice (US DOJ), for the FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. No local match is required. The grant provides funding for replacement parts and a server upgrade for our current PTZ cameras and License Plate Readers. Additionally, the funds will be used for vehicle de-escalation equipment, voice projection systems, helmets and helmet liner kits, and traffic speed alerts.
Background:
The Justice Assistance Grant Program furthers the US DOJ’s mission by assisting state, local and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. Grant funds can be used for a wide variety of law enforcement programs.
As the fiscal agent for this grant, Cumberland County submitted an application to the US DOJ on behalf of the County and City. The total amount of the award is $213,720, allocated to the County and City in the amounts of $106,860 each.
The grant award for Fayetteville Police Department funds the purchase of a replacement video management system server and a replacement and spare parts kit for the existing camera system. There will also be a purchase of a vehicle pursuit de-escalation system, voice projection units with microphone assemblies for the Emergency Response Team, ballistic helmets and helmet liners, and speed alert systems. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant is provided to agencies to improve law enforcement services and investigations and officer safety. Grant funds are permitted to be used for a large variety of law enforcement programs.
Issues/Analysis:
The grant performance period extends through September 30, 2025.
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund as no local match is required.
Options:
1. Adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2023-9.
2. Do not adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2023-9 and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council move to adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2023-9 as presented.
Attachments:
• Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2023-9
• Grant Award Letter and MOU