Agenda Item Name:
Title
FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program
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Presenter:
Alachua County Sheriff, Sadie Darnell.
Description:
Emergency funding allocation from the Department of Justice to assist law enforcement and first responders local governments with preventing, preparing for and responding to the coronavirus pandemic
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize the Sheriff to apply for and submit the application for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental funding as the authorized agent.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
None. The grant does not require matching funds.
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Background:
The Department of Justice has released the CESF funding under the CARES Act that included $850 million for law enforcement and first responders. The funding is a direct allocation and is based on the most recent Direct Byrne/JAG funding. The Sheriff’s Office is applying for funding for personal protective equipment.