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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 14, 2009
SUBJECT: EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
Background
The City of Lake Elsinore is applying for a grant under the Justice Assistance Grant
Program (JAG). This grant program is authorized by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Recovery Act'). The City of Lake Elsinore is eligible to
receive $88,276 in grant funds. The program is administered by the Federal Bureau of
Justice Assistance (BJA).
Discussion
These funds are to be utilized by the Police Department to support a variety of activities
to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system within the City.
One of the requirements of the application process is for the JAG Grant Program to be
considered at a public meeting. The deadline for the grant application is May 18, 2009.
Fiscal Impact
The $88,276 from the JAG Program will assist Law Enforcement in improving or
enhancing various law enforcement programs throughout the City. There is no City
match requirement. JAG Grant Funds are to be designated to the following programs:
1)
Traffic Safety Data and Analysis ........... ...............................
$
55,000
2)
Acquisition of T.A.G.R.S. Graffiti Data Base Server and Software.
$
15,500
3)
Off Road Vehicle Enforcement. ( ROVE) ........... ...............................
$
17,776
Agenda Item No. 8
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
April 14, 2009
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the application for these
JAG Grant Program Funds offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance as part of the
"Recovery Act" of 2009.
Prepared by: James R. Riley
Acting Director of/Administrative Services
Approved by: Robert A. Brad
City Manager
Agenda Item No. 8
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