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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO APPLY FOR THE FY2023 COPS (COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES) HIRING PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the COPS Hiring Program for 2023; and
WHEREAS, the COPS Hiring Program is funded at $125,000 per new position for the first three years and 100% local funds for the fourth year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding up to $992,467.91 for the employment of five police officers (salaries and benefits) of which $625,000 is federally funded and $367,467.91 would be the local match for the first three years and up to $1,012,317.27 for the fourth year, and;
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded, a request will be submitted to the City Council to increase the 2023 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 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 2023 application to the COPS Hiring Program for the employment of five police officers.
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.