HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-020 BC MOU for FY21 DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (15PBJA-21-GG-02086-JAGX) and Subgrant Agreement executedRESOLUTION NO.2023-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROWARD
COUNTY AND THE OTHER PARTICIPATING AGENCIES FOR THE 2022
AWARD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (15PBJA-2I-GG-02086-JAGX);
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH
BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GRANT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Broward County is identified as a "disparate" county, a status that allows the
County to submit a joint application to the Department of Justice for an allocation of the 2021
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) on behalf of Broward County and other
Participating Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the participating agencies, inclusive of the City of Dania Beach, formed a
working committee and developed a course of action to achieve the goals and objectives of the 2021
JAG Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to accept the proportionate percentage of the grant award in the
amount of Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Sixty Cents ($15,915.60), and to
utilize a portion of the grant to support a regional crime analyst's position with the Broward Sheriff's
Office, with the remainder of the grant to be used for law enforcement overtime hours as a valuable
resource to combat crime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach administration requests authorization to enter into the
necessary agreements for the City of Dania Beach to receive the 2021 Department of Justice Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local Solicitation Grant Program funds and the associated sub -
recipient distribution of grant fund agreement with Broward County; and
WHEREAS, the Broward County Sheriff's Office District Captain recommends, and the
Administration supports City Commission approval of the grant, the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Dania Beach and Broward County, and the associated sub -recipient agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with Broward County for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant,
and the subgrant agreement with Broward County for the distribution of the JAG funding;
Section 3. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the above -referenced agreement as are deemed necessary and proper for the best
interests of the City.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 28, 2023.
ATTEST:
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THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC E` d ARC IB J< RYAN IV
CITY CLERK `i'get/SHE�MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. B UTSIS
CITY A ORNEY
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