Title
U.S. Department of Justice FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Action
Action:
Authorize the Mayor to accept a four-year, FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $564,275 from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Coerte Voorhees, Police
Morgan Parks, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) often applies for grants to fund programs and expenses that support the approved operating budget.
§ Each year, the city applies for and receives the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
§ According to grant parameters, the city must accept the grant award by November 3, 2019, to receive the funding.
§ The grant will fund overtime for neighborhood patrols and crime lab staff and the Police Cadet Program.
§ The grant requires that Mecklenburg County receive 25 percent of the total award as a law enforcement partner.
§ The city’s share of the funding will be $423,206; Mecklenburg County will receive $141,069.
§ The grant is for a four-year term from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2022.
§ No matching contribution from the city is required.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Grants Fund