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FILE ID: 14-00772
Date!iuL/ 29 2014
Commission Meeting Date: ci /I I / 2.014)
Type:
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Requesting Department: Police
District Impacted: ALL
Resolution I I Ordinance Emergency Ordinance I I Discussion Item
Other
Subject: FY 14 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Purpose of Item:
Law Department
Matter ID No.
It is recommended that the Miami City Commission adopt the attached Resolution establishing a new
Special Revenue Project entitled: "Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program," consisting of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $369,085, to provide funding for
technology acquisition and equipment improvement projects; authorizing the City Manager to
execute the grant agreement, in substantially the attached form, and any other documents in order to
implement the acceptance and administration of said grant award.
Background Information:
In response to the JAG 2014 local solicitation announcement, the City of Miami submitted a grant
application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. The JAG Program will
provide funding towards law enforcement equipment and technology upgrades for the Miami Police
Department. The JAG Program will provide funding towards law enforcement equipment and
technology upgrades for the Miami Police Department. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase
127 mobile data computers, related software, warranties and accessories. These technology
upgrades will improve essential law enforcement services that will help to reduce crime. This grant is
awarded for a period of four years, beginning October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2017. This
award does not require any local match.
Budget Impact Analysis
YES Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No: TBD
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost: N/A
Maintenance Cost: N/A
Total Fiscal Impact: $369,085.00 grant, no match.
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Chief
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
Budget
Risk Management
Dept. Director
City Manager ,;, '
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