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RESOLUTION NO. 0 9-7 9 3 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FY 2009
EDWARD J. BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG) IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND
THIRTEEN DOLLARS ($186,713.00)
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka ("City") is committed to finding external sources of
funding from county, state and federal grants; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for grant funds from the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2009, the City received notification that it has been awarded
grant funds from the FY 09 Recovery Act Edward J Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) in the amount of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirteen Dollars
($186,713.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is requesting authorization to accept the awarded JAG
funds FY 09 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes the City
Manager to accept the award of grant funds from the FY 09 Recovery Act Edward J. Byrne
Resolution No. 0 9—7 9 3 2
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of One Hundred Eighty Thousand
Seven Hundred and Thirteen Dollars ($186,713.00).
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2 3 day of SEPTEMBER 2009.
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Attest: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Deborah S. I : -- Burnadette Norris-?Weeks
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES
Mayor Kelley: YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Joseph Kelley
Vice-Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson
Commissioner Timothy Holmes
Commissioner Ro • ydus
FROM: Bryan K. Finnie,Inte ;;''City Manager
DATE: September 14,
RE: Acceptance and Authorization of Department of Justice Grant Awards
Request: STAFF IS REQUESTING THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF OPA-
LOCKA AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) FORMULA PROGRAM: LOCAL SOLICITATION FOR THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN DOLLARS ($186,713).
Description: The proceeds from the ARRA JAG award will be used to increase the police department's
capability to carry out its public safety mandate by upgrading critical communications
equipment and expanding the availability of less-than-lethal alternatives by purchasing a
computer aided-dispatch module,twenty-two portable radios, and eighteen stun guns.
Financial Impact: No Fiscal Impact. One hundred percent of the proceeds are grant dollars.
Implementation Timeline: Immediately
Legislative History: None
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval.
Analysis: This recommendation is based on the OJP Award Letter.
Attachments: Award Letter
PREPARED BY: Charmaine Parchment
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs Washington.D.C. 20531
June 15,2009
Mr.Bryan Finnie
City of Opa Locka
777 Sharazad Boulevard
Opa-Locka,FL 33054
Dear Mr.Finnie:
On behalf of Attorney General Eric Holder,it is my pleasure to inform you that the Office of Justice Programs has approved
your application for funding under the FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local
Solicitation in the amount of$186,713 for City of Opa Locka.
Enclosed you will find the Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. This award is subject to all administrative and
financial requirements,including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports,resolution of all interim
audit findings,and the maintenance of a minimum level of cash-on-hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements,you
will be in violation of the terms of this agreement and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative
action as appropriate.
If you have questions regarding this award,please contact:
- Program Questions,Naydine Fulton-Jones,Program Manager at(202)514-6661;and
- Financial Questions,the Office of the Chief Financial Officer,Customer Service Center(CSC)at
(800)458-0786,or you may contact the CSC at ask.ocfo @usdoj.gov.
Congratulations,and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
James H.Burch II
Acting Director
Enclosures