HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/2010 20A Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Grant Application - Set Public Hearing Date BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 20
For Meeting of May 18, 2010
ITEM TITLE: Set date of Public Hearing for May 18, 2010, to consider a Law Enforcement
Grant Application with the Department of Justice and to authorize a
corresponding Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
. SUBMITTED BY: Samuel Granato, Chief of Police
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Samuel Granato, Chief of Police — 575 -6211
Jeff Schneider, Police Captain — 575 -6151
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 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The
purpose of the program is to reduce crime and improve public safety. The grant will be requested
in the amount of $93,165. The City of Yakima and Yakima County will share the funds per a
• Memorandum of Understanding as required by the Department of Justice.
The City's share of the grant, $63,203, will be used to support law enforcement efforts by funding
Police Department overtime costs for an anti -gang emphasis patrol The Justice Assistance Grant
Program requires that the City execute an interlocal agreement with Yakima County, whereby the
Yakima Sheriff's Department shall receive the remaining $29,962 of the $93,165 grant award.
Resolution Ordinance Contract_ Other (Specify)
Funding Source: 2010 JAG Grant
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: �� —•
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Set date of public hearing for May 18, 2010.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: