LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 18-1024    Name:
Type: Public Hearings Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/23/2018 In control: Broken Arrow City Council
On agenda: 9/4/2018 Final action: 9/4/2018
Title: 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
Attachments: 1. JAG Grant Packet

Broken Arrow City Council

Meeting of: 09-04-2018

 

Title:

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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 $13,479.00. 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 needed for upgrades to the Police Department’s mobile data systems, and overtime funds for targeted patrol.

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:                                                                $0

Funding Source:                     None

Requested By:                      Brandon C. Berryhill, Chief of Police

Approved By:                      Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager

Attachments:                                          JAG Grant Packet

 

Recommendation:

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Conduct the public hearing and authorize submission of the grant application

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