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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 5, 2009 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Bob Miller, Chief of Police ITEM #6 SUBJECT: Request to approve the acceptance of the 2009 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) from the United States Department of Justice: Approve the MOU allowing the County of San Bernardino to submit the application on behalf of the City and allocate the funds upon receipt. DATE: April 21, 2009 BACKGROUND: For many years the City of Colton has been a recipient of the Bryne Justice Assistance Grant (Bryne JAG). The formula for the distribution of funds is based on each city's population, their Part 1 crimes, and direct allocations to State and local governments. As part of the American Recovery Stimulus Package a three year grant has been approved by Congress. The City of Colton's allocation has been determined to be $135,662.00. The Agreement must be submitted to the County of San Bernardino no later than May 6, 2009 to ensure receipt of our allocation. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: In order to receive these funds, the City will enter into an Agreement with the County of San Bernardino to apply for and administrate the distribution of the allocations upon their receipt. The County will retain 5%, or $6,783.00 of the City's allocation for this service, leaving the City $128,879.00. These funds, including interest earned, must be utilized for law enforcement purposes only. The police department anticipates utilizing this allocation to purchase and install in -car video equipment. Video recording is fast becoming a necessity for any law enforcement agency. This technology is an asset for any officer -citizen contact, citizen transport in police car, and probable cause related questions. Typical benefits are increased conviction rates, less time in court proceedings and litigation, increased officer awareness of their conduct, training situations and reinforcement, and overall easier understanding of any (recorded) situation. This grant requires the participation of all city's listed. Should any city not participate, the remaining cities as well as the county will not receive their funding. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This grant award provides $128,879.00, plus interest for the grant period. There are no matching funds required for this grant, and there is no impact to the General Fund. Revenue Account 225- 5890-003 will be increased in the amount of $128,879.00, plus interest accrued. Expenditure Account 225-6070-6084-4900 will also be increased proportionately to cover the expenses up to $128,879.00, plus accrued interest. These amounts will be included in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not Applicable. CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements None