REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: PACO BALDERRAMA Chief of Police Police Department BY: PHILLIP COOLEY, Deputy Chief Administrative Division SUBJECT ..Title Actions pertaining to the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $305,917 in total grant funding for the 2021 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the acceptance, modification, extension and administration of 2021 JAG Program 3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding the 2021 JAG Program ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council authorize the Chief of Police to accept $305,917 in total grant funding for the 2021 JAG Program for the City and County of Fresno; authorize the Chief of Police to sign all applicable and related documents for the acceptance, modification, extension and administration of 2021 JAG Program; and authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a related agreement between the City and County of Fresno. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This agreement is the result of an award for the joint application of the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno, with City of Fresno acting as the fiscal agent, to administer the 2021 JAG Program funding. The City of Fresno's allocation is $210,006, and the remaining allocation of $95,911 is for the County of Fresno, for a total grant allocation of $305,917. The agreement between the City and County of Fresno is required by the U.S. Department of Justice and is a condition for this funding. BACKGROUND The JAG award formula is a minimum base allocation with the remaining amount determined on population, Part 1 violent crime statistics, and a direct allocation to units of local government. The City of Fresno agrees to act as the fiscal agent for the JAG formula funding in the county. The joint application specified the award amount for distribution to each unit of local government. The 2021 JAG Program has allocated $305,917 for the Fresno County area. Based on the grant guidelines formula, the City of Fresno will receive $210,006, and the County of Fresno will receive $95,911. These funds will assist in the acquisition of equipment, operational needs and supplies, and essential support services for each agency in accordance with grant guidelines outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The proposed spending plan required during the application process, is based on priority needs that are not included in the FY 2022 budget. The proposed items will allow the Fresno Police Department to maintain control and reduce crime through the acquisition of necessary tactical equipment, officer safety equipment, and special unit operational needs. JAG funds are requested to provide for priority needs such as Skywatch operations and maintenance, ammunition, safety equipment for special units, including but not limited to K-9, SWAT, and Traffic. These costs are essential to the department and will not be met through local general funds. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This is not a "project" for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference was not considered because this does not include a bid or award of a construction or service contract. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund and there is no match requirement under this grant program, however if unfunded, these essential tools and necessary equipment would have to come from the general fund, creating a negative fiscal impact. The grant funds are included in the FY 2022 budget. All funds are received in advance and deposited into an interest bearing account. All interest earned is to be used to support the same objectives of the grant's approved spending plan. Attachments: Grant Award Agreement