HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 2010 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)AGENDA REPORT Agenda Item 3
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director
MEETING DATE: JUNE 1, 2010
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SCOTT M. JORDAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: 2010 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
SUMMARY:
Congress established the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program in the 2005
Omnibus Appropriations Package. The JAG program blends the previous Edward Byrne
Formula Grant (Byrne) and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs
into one program, which is intended to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and
place justice funds where they are most needed. The Police Department proposes to use
the 2010 JAG funds to provide supplemental funding to the Proactive Methamphetamine
Task Force (PROACT) and to purchase a digital audio/video recording and storage system
for police interview rooms.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and close a public hearing,
2. Authorize the Police Department to apply for JAG funding through the County of
Orange, and use the funds as recommended.
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign any grant-related paperwork on behalf of the
City, including the Transfer Agreement authorizing reimbursement from the
County of Orange to the City of Tustin.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant award for the City of Tustin is $14,559. After a 10% PROACT contribution and
a 9% County of Orange administration fee, the City will retain $11,793. The County of
Orange will serve as the applicant/fiscal agent and will reimburse the City portion upon
verification that the funds have been spent in accordance with grant procedures.
2010 Justice Assistance Grant
June 1, 2010
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BACKGROUND:
In the late 1990's, the Proactive Methamphetamine Task Force (PROACT) was formed and
is comprised of personnel from several municipal police agencies, agents from the State
Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, the Orange County Sheriffs Department, the Orange
County Probation Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office. This task
force was funded by the Byrne grant funds and allowed for reimbursement of an officer's
time, equipment and the clean-up of methamphetamine labs. These labs have extremely
hazardous materials and require special handling not only for clean-up, but for prosecution of
those responsible for operating the lab. Orange County Police Chiefs have agreed that the
continued operation of the PROACT task force is a high priority that benefits all Orange
County cities.
The Orange County cities that receive JAG grant funding routinely designate 10% of their
funding for the PROACT task force. For Tustin, this represents a commitment of $1,456 of
the total JAG funds available. This is a worthwhile expenditure to insure that
methamphetamine labs in Orange County continue to be investigated and cleaned up at
minimal costs to each city. The Police Department supports the commitment of these funds
to the PROACT task force.
After application of a 9% administrative handling fee to the County of Orange, totaling $1,310,
the Police Department recommends the balance of the funds, in the amount of $11,793, be
used toward the purchase of digital audio/video recording equipment for three interview
rooms within the police department, where suspects and arrestees are routinely interviewed.
Over the past twelve months, Tustin Police Department has been notified by the Court that
suspect interviews recorded with our current old-technology VCR style system are no longer
compatible with courtroom digital media equipment. Suspect interviews are essential in the
pursuit of prosecution and this upgrade is now a necessity. The makers of our mobile digital
audio/video police unit recorders, DATA 911, will be able to incorporate this audio/video
upgrade using the same storage as the digital media obtained from police vehicles. This
provides a secure and cost-effective "one stop digital media solution" for this project.
Equipping all three interview rooms will result in a cost of $14,046.41. Matching funds in the
amount of $2,253,41 will be needed to complete this project, and are available in the
MAVS/MDC equipment replacement fund.
SCOTT M. JOR N CHRISTINE SCHWA T
Chief of Police Support Services Division Manager
2010 JAG Expenditure Form
City:
The City of Tustin proposes to use the 2010 Justice Assistance Grant funding as follows:
Project Obiectives: Include type of programs to be funded and the need for the programs for
the four year grant period:
Digital audio and video recording of suspect interviews is now mandatory for court use in
prosecution of suspects. Tustin PD's current system is an antiquated VCR type recording
system. The stated project objective is to install a digital audio/video recording system in two
non-secure interview rooms to meet court mandates for recording compatibility.
Goals of the project:
Project goal is to be able to meet court mandates to supply suspect interviews in digital format.
Strategies to be used for proiect:
Strategy intended for most cost-effective solution would be to utilize an extension system of
current digital media solution used for Mobile Audio/Video in police units, designed to
accomplish a "one stop shopping" storage solution for digital media.
Budget Narrative: Include breakdown for Personnel, travel, equipment, supplies,
consultants/contracts, other costs, etc.
Equipment Costs: Total $14,046.41 - requires a Tustin match of $2,256.41 for completion.
Timeline and/or proiect plan: Identify when the goals and objectives will be completed
This project will proceed immediately upon approval of expenditure.
Funding:
Total Allocation: $14,559
PROACT Contribution: (undetermined %) $1,456
Administrative Fee (9%): $1,310
Funds Retained by City/County: $11,793
Signature of Autli rized Recipient Official Date
Edward Bvrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Memorandum of Understanding
We, the Orange County Executive Officer and the city managers of the cities that are
eligible to receive the 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding in
Orange County, or their designees, do hereby indicate our understanding that the County
of Orange will serve as the applicant/fiscal agent for the 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant funds for which our agencies maybe eligible.
Print Name and Title Signature
Orange County - $21,240
Print Name and Title Signature
Anaheim City - $154,633
Print Name and Title Signature
Buena Park City - $30,970
Print Name and Title Signature
Costa Mesa City - $33,185
Print Name and Title Signature
Cypress City - $10,202
JAG Memorandum of Understanding (continued)
Print Name and Title
Fountain Valley City - $11,292
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Fullerton City - $48,870
Print Name and Title Signature
Garden Grove City - $70,763
Print Name and Title Signature
Huntington Beach City - $42,516
Print Name and Title Signature
Irvine City - $14,450
Print Name and Title Signature
La Habra City - $20,623
Print Name and Title Signature
Lake Forest City - $10,820
JAG Memorandum of Understanding (continued)
Print Name and Title
Newport Beach City - $16,447
Signature
Print Name and Title
Orange City - $28,465
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Print Name and Title
Placentia City - $11,001
Print Name and Title
Santa Ana City - $205,899
Print Name and Title
Stanton City - $17,573
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Tustin City - $14,559
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Westminster City - $32,931
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