To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) Equipment and Training Program FY 2025-2026
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Ratify the County Administrator's approval of the Office of the Sheriff's submission of a one-time grant in the amount of $897,915 with the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) as the designated State Administering Agency for the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, and ADOPT a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept this grant funding, subject to compliance with certifications on behalf of the Office of the Sheriff, the District Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, and the Probation Department, for the JAG Equipment and Training Program, for support of countywide law enforcement programs, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, drug treatment and enforcement programs, mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $897,915 in one-time revenue and will be funded 100% by Federal funds. There is no required County match and any departmental costs above the grant award amount, including those beyond the grant funding period, will be absorbed by the respective participating department and within their existing allocations. There will be no County backfill.
The following departments met to discuss this one-time non-competitive grant opportunity and agreed upon the funding split of up to $200,000 for each, with the exception of the Sheriff's Office. The Office of the Sheriff's allocation includes additional funding for serving as the Lead Public Agency (LPA) to serve as coordinator for all grant a...
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