2017-29984 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.
2017 -29984
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 APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDING (INCLUDING ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES),
AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH A GRANT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $68,114 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to
the US Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program for funding in the amount of $68,114 for Police Department priorities, the
details of which are as follows:
• 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).
• The Department of Justice requires that, prior to application submission, the applicant
agency must make information on the JAG available to the governing body.
• The purpose of this Resolution is to make information regarding the Fiscal Year 2017
JAG application available to the public. In addition to this Resolution, information
regarding this grant is on the City's website at: www.miamibeachfl.gov with an
opportunity for public comment.
• Justice Assistance Grant funds cannot be used to replace or supplant non - federal funds
that have been appropriated for the same purpose.
• Funds can be used to supplement, or add to an existing program.
• The City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program for FY 2017 for funding in the amount of $68,114 for Police Department
Priorities.
• This grant support the key intended outcome to enhance public safety and emergency
preparedness and does not require matching grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept, and appropriate
funding (including any related City expenses), and to execute any and all documents or
agreements in connection with a grant to the US Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2017
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program in the approximate amount of
$68,114 for Police Department Priorities.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a, day of e'/bin /'er , 2017.
ATTEST:
6/4 A
Rafael E. Gra nado, City Cle k
Philip Levi
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR E ECUTION
City Attorney Dote
MIAMI BEACH
Resolutions - C7 J
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 13, 2017
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 APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDING (INCLUDING ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES), AND TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A
GRANT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM,
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $68,114 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRIORITIES.
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).
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 2017 JAG application available to the
public. In addition to this agenda item, information regarding this grant is on the City's website at:
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www.miamibeachfl.gov with an opportunity for public comment.
Justice Assistance Grant funds cannot be used to replace or supplant non - federal funds that have
been appropriated for the same purpose. Funds can be used to supplement, or add to an existing
program.
The Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the US Department of Justice,
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for FY 2017 funding in the amount
of $68,114 for Police Department Priorities. This grant support the key intended outcome to enhance
public safety and emergency preparedness and does not require matching grants.
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforestated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution to apply for, accept and appropriate the abovementioned funds.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
Legislative Tracking
Budget and Performance Improvement
ATTACHMENTS:
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o Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO,
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 APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDING (INCLUDING ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES),
AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH A GRANT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $68,114 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to
the US Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program for funding in the amount of $68,114 for Police Department priorities, the
details of which are as follows:
• 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).
• The Department of Justice requires that, prior to application submission, the applicant
agency must make information on the JAG available to the governing body.
• The purpose of this Resolution is to make information regarding the Fiscal Year 2017
JAG application available to the public. In addition to this Resolution, information
regarding this grant is on the City's website at: www.miamibeachfl.gov with an
opportunity for public comment.
• Justice Assistance Grant funds cannot be used to replace or supplant non - federal funds
that have been appropriated for the same purpose.
• Funds can be used to supplement, or add to an existing program.
• The City Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
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Program for FY 2017 for funding in the amount of $68,114 for Police Department
Priorities.
This grant support the key intended outcome to enhance public safety and emergency
preparedness and does not require matching grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept, and appropriate
funding (including any related City expenses), and to execute any and all documents or
agreements in connection with a grant to the US Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2017
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program in the approximate amount of
$68,114 for Police Department Priorities.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 2017.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Philip Levine, Mayor
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