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Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to execute and submit a grant application to the US Department of Justice for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and authorize the Sheriff to sign future documents relating to the grant and the Chairman of the Board to sign the Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government document. Countywide (Lisa Spriggs, Chief of Administrative Services)
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Division:
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Sheriff's Office
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Authorized By:
Sheriff Dennis Lemma
Contact/Phone Number:
Lisa Spriggs/407-665-6617
Background:
Seminole County has been tentatively approved to receive funds from the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. JAG funds may be used for law enforcement programs, prevention and education programs, correction and community corrections programs, drug treatment and enforcement programs, and mental health and related law enforcement and corrections programs. The grant allocation is $32,984.00 with no required match.
The grant application requires the Chief Executive of Seminole County to sign the Certification and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government document, which has been attached to this email.
The grant funds will be used to purchase a Detection K9 and related equipment for the SCSO School Safety Department.
Requested Action:
Staff requests that the Board approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to execute and submit a grant application to the US Department of Justice for the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Board also authorizes the Sheriff to sign future documents relating to the grant and the Chairman of the Board to sign the Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government document.