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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM FILE ID: . 15-01130 Date: /'f/ is Requesting Department: Police Commission Meeting Date: el/'/ District Impacted: ALL Type: x 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 rl '� Chief N/A Risk Management N/A Dept. Director City Manage, Page 1 of 1