TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
Kemberle Braden, Chief of Police
Kimberly Leonard, CLGFO, CLGBO, MPA, CPA,
Budget and Evaluation Director
DATE: December 9, 2024
RE:
Title
Adoption of Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance to Appropriate the FY24 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program Grant Award
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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:
The City has been awarded grant funding for the FY24 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program (COSSUP) Grant. Council is asked to adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance (SRO) 2025-14 to accept the grant funding and appropriate $287,130 needed to increase operational efficiency, improve officer safety and hire a full time Crime Analyst.
The Crime Analyst/Lead Liaison will dedicate their time to the project by reviewing all referrals for eligibility, overdose data and reports, and other eligible offenses. They will also prepare documents and attend bi-weekly meetings to coordinate with law enforcement and other members of the support team.
Funding will also provide overtime funding for 3 staff within our LEAD outreach team and assist patrol officers with on scene referrals and community event attendance throughout the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area. Overtime will consist of 5 hours per week, per officer. The City will be working in partnership with the County on this grant.
Background:
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Grant Program furthers the US Department of Justice and BJA’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 BJA on behalf of the County and City. The total amount of the award is $1,300,000 and the City is awarded $287,130 of the total amount as a subrecipient.
Issues/Analysis:
The grant performance period extends through September 30, 2027.
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
1. Adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2025-14 as presented.
2. Do not adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2025-14 and provide further direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council move to adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2025-14 as presented.
Attachments:
• SRO 2025-14
• Grant Award Letter