File #: RES-25:003    Version: 1 Name: ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/15/2025 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 2/4/2025
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS
Sponsors: Grants, Police Department, Finance
Indexes: Agreement, Grant

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has been awarded $39,180 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance through the U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and

WHEREAS, the grant requires zero local match; and

WHEREAS, grant funds will be used to purchase laptop computers, printers and scanners for Jonesboro Police Department vehicles.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, THAT:

SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro accepts grant funds to purchase laptop computers, printers and scanners for Jonesboro Police Department vehicles.

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 accept the grant.

SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development Department is hereby authorized by the City Council to submit all necessary documents for this grant.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2025.