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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 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 FY2021 JAG Grant in the amount of $38,207 and there is no local match requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro Police Department will be used for purchasing new forensic computers, halo sights, patrol bikes and accessories, and simunition guns for training purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed the 2021 budget in RES-20-244, 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 in the amount of $38,207.
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 contractual agreement.
SECTION 3: The 2021 budget is hereby amended to include the aforementioned grant from the Department of Justice.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021.