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a. Ratify the Sheriff's submission of a joint grant application with the City of Salinas to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $17,049 to purchase mobile data board band connection systems;
b. Ratify the County Administrative Officer's execution of the Memorandum of Agreement as well as a joint application for the grant with the City Manager of Salinas; and
c. Authorize increase of appropriations and estimated revenues in Sheriff's Budget Unit 001-SHE001-8242 for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the amount of $17,049 (4/5th Vote Required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Ratify the Sheriff to submit a joint grant application with the City of Salinas to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $17,049 to purchase mobile data board band connection systems;
b. Ratify the County Administrative Officer to sign a Memorandum of Agreement as well as a joint application for the grant with the City Manager of Salinas; and
c. Authorize to increase appropriations and estimated revenues in Sheriff's Budget Unit 001-SHE001-8242 for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the amount of $17,049 (4/5th Vote Required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has become aware of the availability of grant fund under the U.S. Office of Justice Planning, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This particular JAG grant usually is allocated to the County and other cities within the County based on certain processes and formula. For 2014 JAG Program, only the City of Salinas and the County have received the allocation. Since the fund can be used in various law enforcement and prosecution areas, it has been agreed that the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office will alternate to use the fund allocated to the County and it is the Sheriff's Office's turn to use the 2014 fund.
The Sheriff's Office relies on a variety of State and Federal grants to provide a portion of the financial support needed by the department to enhance its ability to provide service to the citizens of Monterey County. The fund can be used in various law enforcement and prosecution and court programs. The Sheriff's Office would like to use the fund to purchase mobile data board band connection system for the Sheriff's patrol vehicles.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The agreement has been approved by the County Counsel's Office as to legal form. The City of Salinas supports this action and is prepared to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding.
FINANCING:
Approval of recommended actions will have no net impact on the General Fund Contribution. There is no cash match required.
Prepared by: Erica Hong, Accounting Clerical Supervisor
Approved by: Scott Miller, Sheriff-Coroner
Attachments:
MOU for 2014 JAG Local Grant