Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC009 reallocating $262,779.86 in previously unspent multi-year Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for FY 2022-24
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: August 11, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC009, reallocating $262,779.86 in previously unspent multi-year Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. This amendment increases the Sheriff’s Office expenditure authority for the remaining funds from FY 2022-2024. The Board previously approved all funding
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office and the Durham Police Department share the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) annually in a 50/50 interlocal agreement. The remaining unspent dollars are listed below along with the agenda item numbers where they were previously approved by the Board.
|
FY |
Original Grant Amount |
Remaining Amount |
Agenda Item # |
|
FY22 |
$193,287 |
$22,245.72 |
22-0493 |
|
FY23 |
$199,106 |
$75,516.14 |
23-0760 |
|
FY24 |
$165,017.00 |
$165,017.00 |
24-0812 |
|
Total |
|
262,779.86 |
|
Priorities often change throughout the grant periods, which delays the funds being used. All grant awards have a three-year term to be utilized.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Financial Stewardship and Safe Community
Resource Persons: Keisha Gaither, Finance Manager, Durham County Sheriff’s Office; Clarence Birkhead, Durham County Sheriff.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC009 reallocating $262,779.86 in previously unspent multi-year Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. This amendment increases the Sheriff’s Office expenditure authority for the remaining funds from FY 2022-24. The Board previously approved all funding
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________