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A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2018 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has been designated as a disparate jurisdiction with the Department of Justice and therefore must enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Craighead County, and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro will apply for $33,202 to purchase Police Vehicle Laptop Equipment Upgrades that will be compatible with the new E-Citation programs implemented, and
WHEREAS, the JAG program is 100% federally funded requiring no local match, and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice requires an endorsement by the local governing body.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City Council for the City of Jonesboro supports the application submission for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal Year 2018 Police Vehicle Laptop Equipment Upgrade grant funds.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this Federal-aid program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of August, 2018.