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FILE ID: . 15-01130
Date: /'f/ is Requesting Department: Police
Commission Meeting Date: el/'/ District Impacted: ALL
Type:
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Resolution
Other
Ordinance I I Emergency Ordinance Discussion Item
Subject: FY 15 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 2015 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 $335,313, 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 2015 local solicitation announcement, the City of Miami submitted a grant
application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and was awarded $335,313.
This award will provide funding towards law enforcement equipment and technology upgrades for the
Miami Police Department. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase 150 tablet computers, 91
desktop computers, accessories and licenses. 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, 2014, through September 30, 2018. 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: $335,313.00 grant, no match.
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
N/A Budge
CIP
If using or receiving capital funds
Grants
Purchasing
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Chief
N/A
Risk Management N/A
Dept. Director
City Manage,
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