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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC066 to Recognize $165,017 in Grant Funding and Approval of Interlocal Agreement for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 13, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC066 recognizing $165,017 from the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the Durham County Sheriff's Office and to authorize the County Manager to execute the interlocal agreement between the City of Durham and the County of Durham for these funds. This award will be shared in a 50/50 split between the Durham County Sheriff's Office and the Durham Police Department.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office will use these funds to obtain a bumper pull-behind trailer to replace the current Hazardous Devices Unit's Command Vehicle. The Durham Police Department will use funds for mission critical equipment upgrades for the Patrol Services Division & the Mobile Field Force. More information on the items that will be purchased using this grant funding can be found at https://www.durhamsheriff.com/Home/Components/News/News/10313/3199. A local match is not required as part of this grant. See attached documents for additional details.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Goal 3: Safe Community
Resource Persons: David LaBarre, Director of Planning & Development, Durham County Sheriff's Office; John Hamlett, Hazardous Devices Unit Commander, Durham County Sheriff's Office.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC066 recognizing $165,017 from the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to the Durham County Sheriff's Office and to authorize the County Manager to execute the interlocal agreement between the City of Durham and the County of Durham for these funds. This award will be ...
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