LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 17-2627    Name:
Type: Public Hearings Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/29/2017 In control: Broken Arrow City Council
On agenda: 9/5/2017 Final action: 9/5/2017
Title: 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

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