Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 06-20-2016
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Police Department
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 $13,494.00. The funds will be used in the following purpose areas: (1) Conference & Training (2) Equipment/General (3) Overtime.
Specifically, the proposed conference and training funds will be used for personnel training, the equipment funds will be used for needed upgrades to the Police Department’s mobile data system, and the overtime funds will be utilized for bicycle patrols to address problem areas and community event overtime.
As part of the process, the application must be made available to citizens 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: None
Prepared By: David N. Boggs, Chief of Police
Reviewed By: Police Department
Finance Department
Assistant City Manager - Administration
Legal Department
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: JAG grant narratives
Recommendation:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing
2. Authorize submission of the grant application