HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 JUSTICE ASST GRANT 02-21-06
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2006
TO: WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
On April 4, 2005, the Tustin City Council approved the acceptance of funding for the 2005 Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant program. The amount of grant monies awarded to Tustin was
$25,984.00 with a required matching amount of $389.78 for a total appropriation of $26,373.78.
At that time, Council approved the Police Department recommendation to expend the funds to
partially fund the ProActive Methamphetamine Task Force (PROACT) in the amount of
$10,654.00 and to purchase four (4) Motorola hand held radios at a total cost of $15,719.78.
The County of Orange, which oversees the administration of this grant, is holding these funds in
trust. The funds dedicated to the PROACT program have been paid directly by the County of
Orange. Administrative requirements of the grant now require the City of Tustin to authorize the
County to release the balance of funds to pay for the Motorola radio purchase.
RECOM M EN DATION:
Authorize reimbursement from the County of Orange to the City of Tustin for the purchase of
Motorola radios, and authorize the Chief of Police to sign any grant related paperwork on behalf
of the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. City to receive and expend previously allocated funds from the grant.
SCOTTJORDAN
Chief of Police