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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 23, 2009
SUBJECT: PUBLIC MEETING ON 2009 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
Background
The City of Lake Elsinore has applied for a grant under the Justice Assistance Grant
Program (JAG). JAG replaced the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). The
$21,475 grant is administered by the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Discussion
These funds are to be utilized by the Lake Elsinore 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 for the JAG Grant
Program is to hold a public meeting.
Fiscal Impact
The additional $21,475 from the JAG Program will assist in offsetting the Law
Enforcement Budget for Fiscal Year 200912010 and costs for additional crime
prevention programs. There is no City match requirement for this grant. JAG Grant
Funds are to be designated to the following programs:
1) Holiday Enforcement Program ............................................$10,737.50
2) Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement Program ...............................$10,737.50
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the application for these
JAG Grant Program Funds offered by the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL - PUBLIC MEETING ON JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT
June 23, 2009
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Prepared by: Dave
Lieute
Reviewed by: Joseph Clea
Police Chief tf
Approved by: Robert A. Brady y
City Manager ?J
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Program Narrative-attachment #1
The following areas of enforcement were agreed upon as justified
under the grant parameters and most desirable for the community:
1) Holiday Enforcement Program:
To provide high visibility patrols and enforcement in the
commercial and retail centers in the City of Lake Elsinore during
the major holiday periods throughout the year.
2) Off Road Vehicle Enforcement Program:
To provide enforcement of off road vehicles on private and public
property without permission. Enforcement to occur in specific
targeted areas within the City of Lake Elsinore.
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