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RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2019 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, 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 $31,139 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 funding 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 THE CITY 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 2019 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 documents necessary to effectuate this application and to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the basic guidelines and expectations between the City of Jonesboro and Craighead County regarding the administration of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice (JAG) FY19 award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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 20th day of August, 2019.