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Police Department <br /> DATE: 8/21/2022 <br /> MEMO: 22-37 <br /> TO: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe <br /> City Council Members <br /> FROM: Scot Wrighton,City Manager <br /> Shane Brandel,Chief of Police <br /> SUBJECT: 2022 JAG Grant <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of staff that the council approve the certifications and <br /> assurances for acceptance of the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)funds to address violent crime. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The Decatur Police Department applied for up to$36,081 in JAG Grant funding for the enforcement of laws associated with <br /> violent crimes and weapon offenses. This grant is to be shared with the Macon County Sheriff's Department(MCSO). The <br /> Decatur Police Department is to receive 75%and the Sheriff's Department is to receive 25%of the funds. It is a requirement <br /> of the grant that the City Council approve the certifications and assurances for acceptance of the funds,if awarded. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: The JAG grant has been awarded to DPD numerous times in previous years. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Shane Brandel,217-424-2745,sbrandel@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> Anticipate reimbursement for overtime for officers assigned to address violent crime and weapon offenses through September <br /> 30,2025 or until funds are used,whichever comes first. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> Staff Report Executive Sununary <br /> Resolution Letter Resolution Letter <br /> Certification and Assurances Backup Material <br />