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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.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY 2026.