Item:
Title
BOCC review of 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: November 12, 2019
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to review the Sheriff’s Office application for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $191,041. The local solicitation for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant was released on July 25, 2019. The Durham County Sheriff’s Office and the Durham Police Department will receive $95,520.50 in a 50/50 agreement from the grant. These funds are designated to assist law enforcement in the prevention or reduction of crime and violence. The County and City of Durham endeavor to accomplish this objective in the following ways:
• Build positive relationships with law enforcement and at-risk youth
• Reducing criminal gang involvement through education and intervention
• Continue to build a collaborative community and police partnership
• Obtain critical incident and specialized equipment to better service the community during life-threatening events.
A local match is not required as a part of this grant. After the BOCC reviews this application the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) requires the Chair of the Board to sign a Certification of Assurance on December 4, 2019 but not later than December 9. 2019 in order to meet the public comment requirement for the application. This is an extension granted by BJA due to the Sheriff’s Office applying prior to the BOCC’s review and public comment. As part of the certification, the Sheriff’s Office will make this application available to the public via the Sheriff’s Office website along with several social media platforms.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with the County’s Strategic Goal 3: Safe Community
Resource Persons: David LaBarre, Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Director of Planning & Development
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board review the Sheriff’s Office application for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $191,041 and that the Chair sign the Certification of Assurance on December 4, 2019 but no later than December 9, 2019 after the public comment period has been completed.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________