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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO APPLY FOR THE FY2023 BODY-WORN CAMERA POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
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WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the Body-Worn Camera Program for 2023, and;
WHEREAS, the Body-Worn Camera Program is funded at 50% by the U.S. Department of Justice and a 50% local match, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is seeking funding up to $351,118.84 for the purchase of 40 new body-worn cameras for the Jonesboro Police Department, of which $175,559.42 is federally funded and $175,559.42 would be the local match, and;
WHEREAS, the FY2023 police budget will be amended if the grant is awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The Jonesboro, Arkansas City Council supports the submission of the 2023 application to the Body-Worn Camera Program for the purchase of 40 new body-worn cameras.
SECTION 2: The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the grant application.
SECTION 3: The Grants and Community Development office is hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to submit all necessary documents for this federal program.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL 2023.