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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Police Department has been allocated $41,412 by the Department of Justice for the aforementioned grant, and;
WHEREAS, there is no match required for funding, and;
WHEREAS, the JPD is requesting funds for safety helmets, a crime scene diagramming kit, a thermal capacity drone and options storage, and;
WHEREAS, the requested equipment costs a total of $41,375.05, and;
WHEREAS, this governing body understands that upon receiving the award the grantee and grantor will enter into a binding agreement with the Department of Justice regarding reimbursement criteria to fulfill the grant.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JONESBORO CITY COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro City Council authorizes the Grants Department to apply for the FY25 JAG grant.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the application.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite acquisition of requested equipment.