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Hold a public hearing and consider approving the submission and acceptance of the 2021 Department of Justice Edward Byrne Assistance Grant Local (JAG) by the Lawton Police Department.
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INITIATOR: James T. Smith, Chief of Police
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: William Hines, Deputy Chief of Police
BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Justice has informed the City that we are eligible to receive approximately $73,746. from an Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant (JAG) Local. This grant is to be shared with Comanche County in an 80/20 split, which has been agreed upon by the Chief of Police and Sheriff, as they are the disparate jurisdiction. If awarded, the City will administer the grant, receive the total available amount, and then disperse to the County its share, which is $14,749.20. This grant requires no cash match. The money will be spent for equipment and/or technology needed by the Lawton Police Department and the Comanche County Sheriff Department.
EXHIBIT: Interlocal City-Council Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Agreement
KEY ISSUES: Should the City apply and accept the grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary forms?
FUNDING SOURCE: Funded solely by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the submission of, and acceptance of, the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Interlocal Agreement between the City & County.