Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award and approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Temple and Bell County.
Summary
DATE: April 19, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: 2021 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 2021 JAG grant funding is $77,053. An agreement has been made to distribute the program award as follows: City of Killeen $38,912, City of Temple $17,337 and Bell County $20,804.
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 Killeen Police Department anticipates utilizing these funds toward the purchase of equipment for a Real Time Crime Center. The department will move forward with the expenditure of these funds at a later date.
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 in entering into the interlocal agreement
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Acceptance of this grant 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, 2024. There are no matching funds required from the recipients.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Upon approval of the mid-year budget amendment.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Upon approval of the mid-year budget amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council approve the acceptance of the 2021 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:
Legal
Finance
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Interlocal Agreement