HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-074 application and grant acceptance_Dept of Justice_Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grantA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-074
authorizing an application and acceptance, if awarded, a grant from the
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration,
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, has grant funds available to local
governments to support efforts to reduce crime and improve public safety; and,
WHEREAS, the Yakima Police Department has been notified that $62,084 in grant funds
have been allocated to the City of Yakima and Yakima County and are available upon submission
of a completed grant application and satisfaction of certain conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima considered this matter at an open public
meeting in which citizens were provided an opportunity to comment and deems it to be in the best
interest of the City to authorize submission of an application to the Justice Assistance Grant
Program for said available funds and execution of all necessary documents and contracts to
complete said grant transaction; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1, The City Manager or her designee is hereby authorized to submit a completed grant
application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration,
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, to obtain a grant to fund local
efforts to reduce crime and improve public safety.
2. The City Manager or her designee is further authorized to accept the grant on behalf of
the City of Yakima, and to take all steps and execute all documents and contracts necessary to
complete this grant transaction, including but not limited to execution of the attached interlocal
agreement with Yakima County whereby Yakima County shall receive a portion of the grant
proceeds for local law enforcement efforts,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of May, 2026,
ATTEST:
alinda barra, CMC, City C
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.E.
For Meeting of: May 19, 2026
Resolution authorizing the application and acceptance, if awarded,
grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant for FY2025
*Ira Cavin, Police Lieutenant
This Resolution authorizes the Yakima Police Department to submit an application for federal grant
funding awarded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Grant (JAG) for fiscal year
2025. The Resolution further authorizes the City Manager to accept the grant if awarded. The funds
would support overtime for Police patrols in high crime and high -profile community events.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
05,19.26 Council Resolution Accepting JAG Application.docx
BJA FY25 JAG Grant Application_Supporting Documents.pdf
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