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Approval of Resolution to Submit the FY2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application in the amount of $10,449.
Public Safety
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Item Summary:
The FY2014 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). If awarded, this grant will be used to purchase an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) used to read vehicle license plates and check them against a rapid identity verification database, thereby improving officer efficiency and safety.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On May 13, 2014 the Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the May 28, 2014 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
The project budget for the ALPR is $20,000. If approved, the City will cover the remaining balance of $9,551 using the grant match contingency fund.
Presented by:
Rusty Grant, Chief of Police