Title
Approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and to accept, if awarded, a Criminal Justice Program Grant award in the amount of $72,287.50 from the Office of the Governor for the funding of personnel and purchase of services and equipment for violent crimes enforcement.
Summary
This resolution authorizes the City Manager to apply for and accept, if awarded, a Criminal Justice Program Grant award in the amount of $72,287.50 from the Office of the Governor for purchase of services and equipment as well as overtime funding for project support personnel to continue effective operations of targeted enforcement to combat gang and violent crimes within the City of Pflugerville where gang members are recruited and where gangs operate.
This is a second-year grant request. There is no funding match for this grant from the City. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents upon final approval of the City Attorney.
Prior City Council Action
In March of 2023, City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, a Criminal Justice Program Grant for the funding of personnel and purchase of equipment.
Deadline for City Council Action
March 26. 2024
Funding Expected: Revenue _X_ Expenditure __ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
Amount: $72,287.50
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: March 17, 2024
Supporting documents attached:
Resolution Request for 2025 CJ Program Grant
Recommended Action
Approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and to accept, if awarded, a Criminal Justice Project Grant award in the amount of $72,287.50 from the Office of the Governor for the funding of personnel and purchase of services and equipment for violent crimes enforcement.