Title
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM THE OHIO OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Executive Summary: JAG LE funds projects that reduce crime and increase public safety. The Hudson Police Department has been awarded $6,000.00 in funding for tactical headsets to be used by Metro SWAT, of which it is a member. A $680.00 match is required and will be matched by Metro SWAT through Fare Share Fees.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 18-153 approved application.
Purpose & Explanation
The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. It administers state and federal funding to criminal justice agencies in Ohio.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming the City Manager’s Designee’s acceptance of an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Law Enforcement through the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services on behalf of the Hudson Police Department.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Perry Tabak, Hudson Police Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator