Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 09-5-2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Office of City Manager
Title:
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Conduct a public hearing regarding the Police Department’s application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), and authorization to submit the grant application
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Background:
The Police Department is eligible for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grant in the amount of $13,123.00. The funds will be used in the following purpose areas: (1) Conference & Training (2) Equipment/General (3) Overtime.
The proposed conference and training funds will be used for Officer training, equipment funds for needed upgrades to the Police Department’s mobile data systems, and overtime funds for targeted patrols.
As part of the application process, the application must be made public and the public must have an opportunity to comment on the proposal. Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the Public Hearing and authorize submission of the grant application.
Cost: $13,123.00 (Grant Funded)
Prepared By: Brandon C. Berryhill, Acting Chief of Police
Reviewed By: Police Department
Finance Department
City Manager
Legal Department
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: JAG grant narratives
Recommendation:
Conduct the Public Hearing and authorize submission of the grant application