2016-29440 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29440
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
• OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $70,962
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PRIORITIES; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE ABOVE GRANT; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS AND TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AFORESTATED GRANT INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, APPLICATIONS, GRANT AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS, AND
AUDITS.
WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42
U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local
jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with critical
funding necessary to support a range of program areas; and
WHEREAS, JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance,
strategic planning, research and evaluation (including forensics), data collection, training,
personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice
information systems that will improve or enhance such areas as: law enforcement programs;
prosecution and court programs, including indigent defense; prevention and education
programs; corrections and community corrections programs; drug treatment and enforcement
programs; planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; crime victim and
witness programs (other than compensation); and
WHEREAS, the Department of Justice requires that, prior to application submission,
the applicant agency must make information on the JAG available to the governing body. As
such, the purpose of this Resolution is to make information regarding the Fiscal Year 2016 JAG
application available to the public. In addition to this Resolution, information regarding this grant
is on the City's website at: www.miamibeachfl.qov with an opportunity for public comment; and
WHEREAS, supplanting is prohibited under JAG; applicants cannot replace or supplant
non-federal funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. However, a unit of local
government may use up to ten percent (10%) of the award, including interest, for costs
associated with administering JAG funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to
the U.S. Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY
2016 funding in the amount of$70,962; and
WHEREAS, if awarded the JAG, the City's Police Department intends to use the 2016
Justice Assistance Grant for Police Department priorities that meet the Department of Justice's
criteria, such as the placement of additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras;
WHEREAS, the JAG does not require matching funds and supports the key intended
outcome to insist on Police Department accountability and skilled management/leadership.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit a grant
application to the US Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for funding in the amount of $70,962 for Police
Department priorities that meet the Department of Justice's criteria; approve and authorize the
appropriation of the above Grant; and further authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
take all necessary steps and to execute all necessary documents in connection with the
aforestated Grant, including, without limitation, applications, grant and funding agreements, and
audits.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of Hn� , 2016.
/ h}Iip Levine, Mayor
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept a Justice Assistance
Grant with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Key Intended Outcomes Supported:
Insist on Police Department accountability and skilled management/leadership.
Supporting Data — Community Satisfaction Survey: When asked how to improve the Quality of Life
in Miami Beach "Improve quality of police presence and enforcement"was the fourth highest response.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant
application to the US Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) program, in the approximate amount of $70,962, for local criminal justice
programs that meet the Department of Justice's criteria.
Applicants are required to make information on this JAG grant available to the governing body, and are
required to provide an opportunity for citizens to comment prior to application submission, to the extent
applicable by law or established procedures. The Administration is therefore making this information
available at this public City Commission meeting. Information regarding this grant and an opportunity for
public comment are also available on the City's website at: www.miamibeachfl.gov.
Financial Information:
Source Grant Name/Project Approx Approximate
of Grant Amt Match Amount/Source
funds
FY 2016 US Department of Justice Edward $70,962 N/A
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program
Financial Impact Summary: This grant does not require matching funds.
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City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Officer, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager II City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH AGENDA ITEM E
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of, he City Co: mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ' -
DATE: June 8, 2016
Subject: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $70,962
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PRIORITIES; APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE ABOVE GRANT; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS AND TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AFORESTATED GRANT INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, APPLICATIONS, GRANT AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS, AND
AUDITS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C.
3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local
jurisdictions. The JAG Program provides states and units of local governments with
critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas.
JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic
planning, research and evaluation (including forensics), data collection, training,
personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal
justice information systems that will improve or enhance such areas as:
• Law enforcement programs.
• Prosecution and court programs, including indigent defense.
• Prevention and education programs.
• Corrections and community corrections programs.
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
Commission Memorandum
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The Department of Justice requires that prior to application submission the applicant
agency must make information on the JAG grant available to the governing body. As
such, the purpose of this agenda item is to make information regarding the Fiscal Year
2016 JAG application available to the public. In addition to this agenda item, information
regarding this grant is on the City's website at: www.miamibeachfl.gov with an
opportunity for public comment.
Supplanting is prohibited under JAG; applicants cannot replace or supplant non-federal
funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. However, a unit of local
government may use up to 10 percent of the award, including interest, for costs
associated with administering JAG funds.
The Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the US
Department of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY
2016 funding in the amount of $70,962. The Police Department intends to use these
funds for CCTV cameras. This grant does not require matching funds.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the US
Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for funding in the amount of$70,962 for criminal justice
programs that meet the Department of Justice's criteria; approving and authorizing the
appropriation of the above grant; and further authorizing the City Manager, or his
designee, to take all necessary steps and to execute all necessary documents in
connection with the aforestated grant, including, without limitation, applications, grant
and funding agreements, and audits.
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