Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the FY 2023 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Jag Grant) and approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Temple and Bell County.
Summary
DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Pedro Lopez, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: 2023 JAG Grant Acceptance and Interlocal Agreement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program continues to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are needed most. The program award is allocated through an Interlocal agreement between Bell County, City of Killeen, and the City of Temple. The program provides single funding to grantees with no requirement for matching or local funds. Funds granted under the JAG have a four-year window for expenditure. All entities must agree to the reallocated amounts of the funds to receive the grant award.
The 2023 JAG grant funding is $92,057. An agreement has been made to distribute the program award as follows: City of Killeen $46,489, City of Temple $20,713, and Bell County $24,855.
As in previous years, the City of Killeen has been chosen to apply for the JAG award and submit the application for all parties involved. The City of Killeen is responsible for the administration of the funds, including distributing the funds, monitoring the award, submitting performance reports and assessment data, and providing ongoing assistance to any sub recipients of the funds.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Decline the grant award.
2. Accept the grant funds and enter into an interlocal agreement with Bell County and the City of Temple.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends accepting the grant and entering into the interlocal agreement.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Conforms to City Policy
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The City of Killeen's revenue will be recorded in account 207-0000-332.01-01 JAG Grant. The city will administer the other entities' funds through account 207-6000-441.55-62. The funds must be expended by September 30, 2026. There are no matching funds required from the recipients.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is a one-time expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Law Enforcement Grant Fund in accounts 207-6000-441.50-20 and 207-6000-441.55-62.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the acceptance of the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant through the Killeen Police Department on behalf of all parties involved; the City Manager or his designee to sign the Interlocal agreement; and permit the Killeen Police Department to allocate and administer the duties required by the grant, under the oversight of the City's Grant Administrator.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Grant
Interlocal Agreement
Presentation