Agenda Item Name:
Title
FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, JAG Countywide Solicitation
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Presenter:
Martha Orthoefer, Grant Administrator, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, x4180
Description:
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), Countywide program request to approve County’s participation, appoint a county coordinator for the process, and authorize the Chair to sign necessary forms. Funding allocated for Alachua County for this grant is $71,953 and is distributed among various entities in Alachua County.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Request to authorize the Chair to sign all forms as required for application and subaward of the grant funds, including the Certificate of Participation. Authorize and designate the Sheriff or the Sheriff’s designee to act as the Byrne process county coordinator.
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Prior Board Motions:
None related to this grant application.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Not a budgeted award at this time. This is for participation in the program.
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Background:
The JAG Countywide program is administered through FDLE in accordance with Chapter 11D-9, FAC. Each County is allocated funds by FDLE. FDLE requires that the units of local government within the County reach a consensus regarding the expenditure of JAG funds. This is done in Alachua County through the Byrne Grant Advisory Board, which makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The Byrne Grant Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to be held on April 28, 2021 and their recommendation will be the basis of the "51%" letter. FDLE announced the “FFY 20 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program JAG-Countywide Solicitation” application process and allocation on April 1, 2021. The applications are due by May 28, 2021. The Certificate of Participation is due by April 30, 2021.