HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-106 U.S. Department of Justice Grant Application (re: local law enforcement block grant program)RESOLUTION NO. R-2002- 106
A RESOLUTION ratifying application for a grant in the total amount of $85,764 from the
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration,
for funding the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program, and
designating and authorizing the City Manager to act as the official
representative of the City of Yakima and to take such additional steps,
including but not limited to execution of all necessary documents and
contracts as may be necessary and prudent to complete transactions
associated with the grant.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has funds available to the City of Yakima in
the amount of $85,764 (less 10% for non Public Safety Officer's Health Benefits "PSOHB"
compliance) to reduce crime and improve public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program contemplates an
interlocal agreement with Yakima County, whereby Yakima County will accept $11,578 (less
applicable matching funds) from the grant for law enforcement activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima held a public hearing and deems it
to be in the best interest of the City that it enter into an agreement for funding for the purpose
mentioned above; now, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The $85,764 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program grant application filed by the
Yakima Police Department with the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Administration is hereby ratified.
2. The City Manager is hereby designated as the official representative for the City for this
grant, and is authorized and directed to accept the grant and to take all necessary steps
and execute all necessary documents and contracts related to the grant on behalf of the
City of Yakima.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of August , 2002.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ary Place, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of August 20, 2002
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing to Consider Ratifying and Accepting the Grant
Application from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance and Designating the City Manager as the Official
Representative and Authorizing Execution of the Grant
SUBMITTED BY: Don Blesio, Chief of Police
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Mike Merryman, Police Lieutenant / 575-6218
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City has been invited to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program.
The purpose of the program is to reduce crime and improve public safety. The grant is
requested in the amount of $85,764. An adjustment of $8,576 will be made to the final
award as the City is not Public Safety Officer's Health Benefits "PSOHB" compliant
resulting in a final award to City of $77,188. The attached resolution ratifies the grant
application and authorizes the City Manager to act as the official representative to
accept the grant.
The grant will be used to purchase Portable Police Radios, Mobile Data Terminals for
patrol vehicles and computer/computer technology upgrades. The Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program contemplates an Interlocal agreement with Yakima
County, whereby Yakima County has agreed to accept $11,578 (less applicable
matching funds) from the City's grant, thus retaining $65,610 for the City's use.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
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City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-106