Title
FY 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to accept a 24-month 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program grant in the amount of $1,818,071 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and
B. Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $1,818,071 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program grant.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Jeff Estes, Police
Todd Lontz, Police
Explanation
§ The City of Charlotte/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) was invited to submit an application for funding associated with preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus.
§ The City of Charlotte/CMPD was awarded grant funds in the amount of $1,818,071 on March 30, 2020.
§ Grant funds must be used for projects and purchases including, but not limited to, overtime, equipment, supplies, and training.
§ Grant funds will be used to purchase N95 masks, cloth masks, face shields, gloves, gowns/aprons, hand sanitizer, biohazardous bags, thermometers, commercial and vehicle cleaning services, antibody testing, and office modifications.
§ 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 a 24-month term beginning January 20, 2020 and ending January 20, 2022.
§ No matching contribution from the city is required.
Fiscal Note
Funding: COVID-19 Stimulus Fund
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance