R2022-139 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Macon and the City Of Decatur for Distribution of 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

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STAFF REPORT To: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe City Council Members City Manager Scot Wrighton From: Shane Brandel, Chief of Police Subject: Accept the Intergovernmental Agreement to share JAG Grant Solicitation Number O-BJA-2022-1713686 BRIEFING ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION: It would be the recommendation of staff that the council approve the 2022 intergovernmental agreement for acceptance and distribution of JAG funds to address violent crime. BACKGROUND: The Decatur Police Department applied for up to$36,081 in JAG Grant funding for the enforcement of laws associated with violent crimes and weapon offenses. This grant is to be shared with the Macon County Sheriff's Department (MCSO). The Decatur Police Department is to receive 75% and the Sheriff's Department is to receive 25% of the funds. The Decatur Police Department will be the administrator of the grant, thus all requests for reimbursement, including those requested by MCSO, are submitted by DPD. The City of Decatur will then receive all of the reimbursement funds, including those requested by MCSO. The City of Decatur then disburses the requested funds to MCSO. As such, an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Decatur and Macon County is being requested and presented. It should be noted that the JAG grant has been awarded to DPD numerous times in the past and the intergovernmental agreement between the two entities has been part of the administration of the grant.