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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO APPLY FOR THE FY2020 COPS (COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES) HIRING PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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WHEREAS, applications are now accepted for the COPS Hiring Program for 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the COPS Hiring Program is funded at 75% by the U.S. Department of Justice and a 25% local match is required during the first three years and 100% local funds for the fourth year; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding of up to $832,010 for the employment of up to five police officers (salaries and benefits) of which up to $624,007 is federally funded and up to $208,003 would be local match for the first three years and up to $299,500 for the fourth year; and,
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded, there will be a request submitted to the City Council to increase the 2020 budget for the amount of local match needed for the balance of the year, and the remaining local match will be included in future budget budget requests.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro, Arkansas City Council supports the submission of the 2020 application to the COPS Hiring Program for the employment of up to five additional police officers for the aforementioned criminal activities.
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 grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development office is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.