Title
U.S. Department of Justice FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Mecklenburg County as a law enforcement partner through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Chief Estella Patterson, Police
Jacquelyn Bryley, Police
Morgan Parks, Police
Explanation
§ Each year, the city applies for and receives the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
§ The grant will fund overtime for neighborhood patrols and crime lab staff, the Police Cadet Program, and the Summer Intern Program.
§ The grant requires that Mecklenburg County receive a portion of the total award as a law enforcement partner.
§ The city’s share of the funding will be $495,168, and Mecklenburg County will receive $123,800.
§ No matching contribution from the city is required.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Grants Fund
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Memorandum of Understanding