TITLE
Title
APPROVE RECEIPT OF THE FY2022 GOVERNORS CRIME COMMISSION (GCC) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sheriff D.H. Rogers (Capt. Al Heron)
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program is administered through the Governor's Crime Commission. This grant may be used for law enforcement purposes to enhance public safety. The 2021 award allocation for the Guilford County Sheriff's Office is $24,500.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is requesting this award be allocated in the 2021-2022 Law Enforcement budget to purchase one (1) K9 dog $12,500, one (1) training for K9 $9,000 and a one (1) set of mask and diving gear $3,000 at a total cost of $24,500.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Project Ordinance Amendment (Adoption)
Community Development Fund
Grant Project: FY2022 JAG - GCC
$24,500 Increase in Federal/State Revenue
$24,500 Increase in Appropriation to Law Enforcement
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
1) Approve receipt of the Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $24,500, to be allocated in the FY 2021-22 Law Enforcement budget to purchase one (1) K9 dog $12,500, one (1) training for K9 $9,000 and a one (1) set of mask and diving gear $3,000 at a total cost of $24,500.
2) Adopt project ordinance to establish grant budget.
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