Title
FY 2020 Republican Presidential Candidate Nominating Convention Grant
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the Mayor to accept an 18-month 2020 Republican Presidential Candidate Nominating Convention grant in the amount of $50,000,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $50,000,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the 2020 Republican Presidential Candidate Nominating Convention.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Mike Adams, Police
Steven Brochu, Police
Explanation
§ The City of Charlotte/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) was invited to submit an application for funding to support law enforcement activities being provided in association with the 2020 Republican Presidential Candidate Nominating Convention to be held August 24-27, 2020.
§ The City of Charlotte/CMPD was awarded grant funds in the amount of $50,000,000 on March 23, 2020.
§ Grant funds must be used for law enforcement activities incurred during the 2020 Republican Presidential Nominating Convention
§ The drawdown of grant funds must be carefully managed, be based on approved costs, and adhere to the U.S. Department of Justice Financial Guide standards on cash management.
§ The grant is for an 18-month term beginning October 1, 2019, and ending March 31, 2021.
§ No matching contribution from the city is required.
Fiscal Note
Funding: RNC 2020 Presidential Candidate Nomination
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance