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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO APPLY FOR THE FY23 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) THROUGH THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS AT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to apply for its allocation of $48,547 from the FY23 JAG Grant program; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Police Department will use those funds to purchase thermal imaging drones, optical firearm sights, handheld radar units, portable breath analyzers and a variety of strength training equipment
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will apply for a JAG grant of $48,547 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application; and,
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development department is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to submit all necessary documents for this grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023.