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ITEM NO. 07 i--�STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 18, 2010 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER PREPARED BY: BOB MILLER, POLICE CHIE SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE 2010 BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND ITS ACCOMPANYING MOU RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the acceptance of the 2010 JAG grant for the amount of $29,594.00, along with its accompanying MOU with the County of San Bernardino. GOAL STATEMENT The proposed action will support the City's goal to enforce traffic related violations on the City streets, and undeveloped areas within the City of Colton. BACKGROUND The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice assistance Grant Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. 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. The City of Colton's allocation has been determined to be $29,594.00. These grant funds must be expended within a four-year period for law enforcement purposes only. The grant cannot be used to purchase weapons, ballistic vests, or to supplant equipment. The agreement must be submitted to the County of San Bernardino no later than May 26, 2010, to ensure receipt of our allocation. ISSUES/ANALYSIS These funds must be utilized for law enforcement purposes only. The Police Department will utilize our allocation to fund traffic enforcement programs, both on City streets and undeveloped areas. These enforcement programs will include checkpoints and off-road enforcement. The funds will be used to pay for overtime expenses required by such events. FISCAL IMPACTS There is no fiscal impact to the City as no matching funds are required.