AR 022106 Police Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Kenneth Rulon, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Request to approve the acceptance of the 2006 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the United States Department of Justice; Approve the attach Agreement allowing the County of San Bernardino to submit the application on behalf of the City and allocate the funds upon receipt; Approve the attach Resolution of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, amending the Budget for Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006. DATE: February 7, 2006 BACKGROUND: For several years the City of Colton was the recipient of the Byrne Grant and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs. Recently we have seen a reduction in our allocation due to the financial situation of the Federal Government. Last year the Justice Department consolidated the former Byrne Grant and the LLEBG programs into the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. 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 former Byrne funds have been removed for further discussion by the County Chief's Association, which leaves the former LLEBG allocation amount. The City of Colton's allocation has been determined to be $14,415.00. These grant funds must be expended within a four-year period for law enforcement purchases only. The Agreement must be submitted to the County of San Bernardino no later than March 2, 2006 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 $721.00, of the City's allocation for this service, leaving the City $13,694.00. These funds, including interest earned, must be utilized for law enforcement purposes only. The police department will utilize our allocation to fund needed technology improvements. These improvements may include either or both software and hardware purchases. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This grant award provides $13,694.00, 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- 5880 will be increased in the amount of $13,694.00, plus interest accrued. Expenditure Account 225-6070-6081-4900 will also be increased proportionately to cover the expenses up to $13,694.00, plus accrued interest. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not Applicable