TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Roberto E. Bryan Jr., Chief of Police
Taylor Floyd, Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: September 14, 2026
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Accept and appropriate the $112,795 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance 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 FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Council is asked to adopt Special Revenue Fund Project Ordinance 2027-4 to accept the grant funding and appropriate $112,795 needed to increase operational efficiency, improve officer safety and upgrade safety equipment.
This grant will be utilized for strengthening tactical readiness through the acquisition of dual-purpose K9s, ballistic protection, communication equipment, protective gear, and training tools for Emergency Response Team personnel.
Background:
The JAG Program furthers the US Department Of Justice’s (DOJ) mission by assisting state, local and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence by funding agency efforts to improve law enforcement services and investigations as well as officer safety. 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 $225,590, allocated to the County and City in the amounts of $112,795 each.
Issues/Analysis:
The grant performance period extends through September 30, 2028.
Budget Impact:
There is no impact on the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
Adopt Special Revenue Project Ordinance 2027-4 to appropriate the grant award.
Do not adopt Special Revenue Project Ordinance 2027-4 and provide further guidance to staff.
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