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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS (OJP) AND ACCEPT THE FY21 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) LOCAL SOLICITATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas was awarded the FY2022 JAG Grant in the amount of $43,840 with no local match requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Police Department will utilize funds to purchase a 2x2 video wall, a NUC 12 video relay kit, training guns, ballistic shields, BPV carriers, and auto computer power adapters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed the 2022 budget in RES-21:297, which will need to be amended to reflect the award amount.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas will enter into agreement with the Department of Justice to accept the Office of Justice Programs JAG grant for $43,840.
SECTION 2: The 2022 budget is hereby amended to include the aforementioned grant from the Department of Justice.
SECTION 3: 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 agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 2022.