File #: RES-14:129    Version: 1 Name: Agreement with the DOJ for 2014 JAG Grant
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/19/2014 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/2/2014
Title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ACCEPT THE 2014 JAG GRANT
Sponsors: Grants
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. AWARD_REPORT.pdf, 2. MOU signed by both, 3. Budget Narrative.pdf, 4. JAG 14 Signed Resolution
Related files: CON-526
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ACCEPT THE 2014 JAG GRANT
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Whereas, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the JAG 2014 Grant in the amount of $30,241, and
 
Whereas, the City of Jonesboro, as a disparate city, has entered enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Craighead County, and
 
Whereas, the City of Jonesboro will accept the grant in the amount of $30,241 as well as all accounting and reporting responsibilities for said grant, and
 
Whereas, the City of Jonesboro will use said funds for tasers and body cameras for the Jonesboro Police Department.
 
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 agreement with the Department of Justice to accept the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant for tasers and body cameras in the amount of $30,241, 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.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of September, 2014.