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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2012
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the 30-day review and public
comment of the National City Police Department's grant application in the amount of S34,261.00 from
the 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to purchase heavy-duty
portable shelves, a training weapons system, replacement filters for evidence drying cabinets, digital
cameras & accessories, and a computer system & motors to modernize the indoor shooting range.
PREPARED BY: Parris Bull, Police Sergeant DEPARTMENT: Police
PHONE: (619) 336-4524, APPROVED BY: r 7.--
EXPLANATION:
The U.S. Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; Bureau of Justice Assistance announced
that the National City Police Department is eligible for an award of $34,261.00 or 100% new funding
from the 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program — Local Solicitation.
The National City Police Department proposes to use the funds toward the purchase of heavy-duty
portable shelves/racks, an Airsoft training weapons system, replacement filters for two evidence drying
cabinets, digital cameras & accessories, and the necessary equipment and technology to modernize the
indoor shooting range. The City is required to make the grant application available for review by the
City Council and assure that the application is made public and that an opportunity to comment is
provided to citizens for not fewer than 30 days. The City is not required to allocate any upfront costs or
matching funds in order to receive the funding. The 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program is a direct grant allocation that requires agencies to complete an on-line
application, and submit various narratives and a budget justifying the use of the nss.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
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The 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program does not require a match;
therefore, there isn't an impact to the general fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Not Applicable
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
!Staff recommends the City Council begin the 30-day review and public comment period, and then
authorize the acquisition of the following utilizing $34,261.00 in grant funds from the 2012 Edward Byrne
Memorial JAG Program: heavy-duty portable shelves, Airsoft training guns/rifles, replacement filters,
digital cameras & accessories, and a computer system & motors to modernize the shooting range.
BOARD 1 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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