HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-19; City Council; 18080; Public Hearing Justice Assistance Grant, Appropriation of FundsAB# 18.080
MTG. 4/19/05
DEPT. POI
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. City Council hold a public hearing regarding the proposed use of US Department of Justice
Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds.
2. City Council adopt Resolution No. accepting the Justice Assistance Grant
funds and appropriating the funds to support various police department functions.
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
FUNDING AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
ITEM EXPLANATION :
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states and local
governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the
criminal justice system. JAG replaces the Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) programs with a single funding mechanism that simplifies the grant administration process.
The JAG Purpose Areas include 1) Law enforcement programs; 2) Prosecution and court programs;
3) Prevention and education programs; 4) Corrections and programs; 5) Drug treatment programs;
and 6) Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
Carlsbad’s 2005 one-time award based on the City’s share of FBI Part 1 Violent Crimes as a
propoition of the state’s total is $21,690. These federal funds must be used to supplement existing
funds for program activities and cannot replace or supplant local funds. The Police Department
proposes that the grant be used to fund I) Interview room equipment upgrades ($15,000); and 2)
Disposable spike strips for suspect tire deflation ($6,690).
A public hearing must be held regarding the proposed use of the funds and must be held prior to the
obligation of the funds. Staff is recommending that the City Council accept public testimony on the
proposed expenditures as explained above. If the proposed expenditures are acceptable, staff then
recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution accepting the funding and
appropriating funds to the projects noted above.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total program cost is $21,690, fully funded by the Justice Assistance Grant.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2005-1 13
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Lynn Diamond, 760-931 -21 70 email: Idiam@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005113
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING SPECIFIC PROJECTS
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad held a public hearing on April 19,2p05
:o accept comments on the proposed projects recommended by staff for funding consideration
Jnder the US Department of Justice FY 2005 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Drogram; and
WHEREAS, the City Council selected projects and funding allocations following the public
pearing on April 19, 2005 ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has taken all public testimony and comments into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
Salifornia, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the projects selected at the City Council meeting of ADril 19. 2005 ,
3re hereby approved at the indicated funding levels for inclusion in Carlsbad's Justice Assistance
3rant program;
3. That the Police Chief is authorized to execute all appropriate agreements with
:he US Department of Justice for receipt of the subject block grant funds, as well as any required
'eports andlor final statements; and
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ATTEST:
4. That the Finance Director is authorized to appropriate $21,690 for program
expenses including any interest earned.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
held on the 19th day of April ,2005 by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis , Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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From: Marcia Long To: legals@nctimes.com
Date: 0411 2/2005 5: 1052 PM
Subject: Notice of Public Hearing
Jane:
Attached is a public hearing notice for US Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant
Please publish this simple ad in the Friday, April 15, 2005 newspaper. If that is not possible, please publish in the Saturday, April 16, 2005 newspaper.
Please include the City seal and a border.
I left you a voice mail message. If you have any questions, please call right away.
If all is okay, I will expect your confirmation fax.
Thank you,
Marcia Long
Senior Office Specialist
City Clerk's Office
City of Carlsbad
Fax (760) 720-6917
mlong@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
(760) 434-2808
cc: Kundtz, Karen; Paulsen, Isabelle
CITY OF CARLSBAD
US Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Notice of Public Hearing
The citizens of Carlsbad are hereby notified that Carlsbad’s City Council will
hold a public hearing on Tuesdav, April 19, 2005, at 6 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive to accept public comments
and consider for approval: 1) the acceptance of US Department of Justice
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds; and, 2) appropriating
the funds to support various law enforcement functions.
Carlsbad’s 2005 one-time award based on the City’s share of FBI Part 1 Violent
Crimes as a proportion of the state’s total is $21,690. These one-time funds
can be used only to enhance and not replace law enforcement budgets and
must be spent within two years from the receipt of the grant.
A public hearing must be held regarding the proposed use of the funds and
must be held prior to the obligation of the funds.
The police department is requesting that the following appropriations be made:
1) Interview room equipment upgrades ($15,000); and 2) Disposable spike
strips for suspect tire deflation ($6,690). These proposed expenditures comply
with the requirements of the grant.
Persons who have questions or comments regarding the City of Carlsbad’s
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program may contact Lynn Diamond at
(760) 931-2170, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at
ldiawci. carlsbad .ca.us.