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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAM (OJP) OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ACCEPT AND ALLOCATE THE FY23 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) LOCAL SOLICITATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the FY23 JAG Grant in the amount of $48,547; and
WHEREAS, there is no local match required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro passed the 2023 budget in RES-22:255, which must be amended to reflect the award amount; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro seeks to allocate the award funds to the Jonesboro Police Department for the purchase of 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 enter into an agreement with the Department of Justice to accept the Office of Justice Programs’ JAG grant in the amount of $48,547.
SECTION 2: The City of Jonesboro will allocate those funds to the Jonesboro Police Department for the purchase of aforementioned equipment.
SECTION 3: 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.
SECTION 4: The 2023 budget is hereby amended to include the aforementioned grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023.