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Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-46: A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Grant Application between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County the U.S. Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION: |
1) Read Resolution No. 2019-42 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2019-42 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-42
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Executive Summary: |
Approval of the IGA will enable the City of Flagstaff to pass through U.S. Department of Justice funding to the Coconino County Sheriff's Department for two (2) cellular modern systems that will replace the current satellite systems along with a 24" plotter printer used in the incident command trailer.
Both agencies will use 3% of the their total amount for the mandatory National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) transition and will be used in conjunction with the OnCall Records software implementation to add NIBRS to the records software management system. A total amount of $614.00 will be used for NIBRS as requested by the JAG grant requirements. |
Financial Impact: |
There is no significant financial impact to the City of Flagstaff in terms of expenditures. This grant is budgeted in FY 2020 in the amount of $20,458.00 account number 001-04-062-6101-2-4273. |
Policy Impact: |
The grant allows us to provide additional funding to assist Flagstaff Police Department in meeting the community's expectations in regards to our community policing efforts. |
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan: |
Flagstaff Regional Plan Policy PF.3.1 Maintain high-quality effectiveness and efficiency in law enforcement, fire and emergency services to the extent that is consistent with governmental operations, plans, public policies, population served, and monies available. |
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This: |
Yes - Council approved the previous Intergovernmental Agreement in order to benefit from the Fiscal Year 2018 JAG grant. |
Options and Alternatives: |
- Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and County.
- Not approve the IGA between the City and County.
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Background and History: |
The U.S Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), was created in 1984 to provide federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, administer justice, and assist crime victims. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and spend funds where they are most needed. The formula calculates direct allocations for local governments within each state, based on their share of the total violent crime reported to the state. |
Key Considerations: |
The JAG formula program provides agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. The formula calculates direct allocations for local governments within each state, based on their share of the total violent crime reported to the state. The City has been certified as disparate and must submit a joint application for the aggregate of funds allocated. The JAG disparate jurisdictions are certified by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), based in part on input from the state's Attorney General. The disparate allocation occurs when the City is scheduled to received one- and one-half times more than the County, while the County bears more than 50% of the costs of prosecution of incarceration that arise for Part 1 violent crimes committed in the city. City funds will be used to supplement overtime for community policing and property crime interdiction initiatives. As our citizens request additional patrols or when we can identify an area that would benefit from additional police presence, these funds will be beneficial in assuring we can provide these necessary services. As part of the joint application process an IGA is required to be submitted to the funding agency indicating who will serve as applicant/fiscal agent for the joint funds. The IGA will authorize payment to the County in the amount of $5,953.00 for the JAG funds upon successful award. |
Community Benefits and Considerations: |
The Fiscal Year 2019 JAG funds have been requested in the amount of $20,458.00 of which the City will agree to the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement and pass on the appropriate funds through the County. The County will request a total of $6,137 (includes 3% set aside) to be used to purchase two (2) cellular modem systems that will replace their satellite systems and a 24" plotter printer used in their incident command trailer.
Both agencies will use 3% of their total amount to be used for the mandatory National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) transition and will be used in conjunction with the OnCall Records software implementation to add NIBRS to the records software management system. A total amount of $614.00 will be used for NIBRS as requested by the JAG grant requirements. |
Community Involvement: |
The Intergovernmental Agreement will allow the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sheriff's Office to utilize the Fiscal Year 2019 Grant funds to prevent and control crime, administer justice and assist crime victims. |
Expanded Options and Alternatives: |
Inform the Council and public on the application of this grant and intended use of these funds. |
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