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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANTS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BYRNE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INNOVATION PROGRAM FY 2012 COMPETITIVE GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro will apply for the Department of Justice Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program FY 2012 Competitive Grant Announcement; and
Whereas, the amount of the grant is $600,000 with no match requirement for the City of Jonesboro; and
Whereas, the grant award period is 36 months; and
Whereas, the grant will fund the enhancement of the North Jonesboro Neighborhood Initiative by adding a crime prevention strategy to the revitalization initiative; and
Whereas, the Chief of Police is in support of the program and has authorized the submittal of this application.
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 $600,000 from the Department of Justice to enhance the North Jonesboro Neighborhood Initiative by adding a data-driven crime prevention strategy; and
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.