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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Plano, the City of McKinney, the City of Frisco, and Collin County, Texas, for the Application and Administration of the Department of Justice 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, and Designating the City Manager, or Designee, as Official Representative of the City in Matters Relating to the Program
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
MEETING DATE: August 16, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Greg Conley, Police Chief
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of application and acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), if awarded.
• Authority to enter into an Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Collin County, the City of Frisco and the City of Plano for disbursement of JAG funds.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The JAG provides funds to assist in the enhancement of public safety and crime reduction in the City of McKinney.
• Funds will be used by the City of McKinney to purchase one fully equipped Crime-Lite Auto Kit to streamline the time and labor required to process crime scenes, and lead to the successful apprehension and prosecution of suspects.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The grant is issued by the U.S. Department of Justice to enable local law enforcement agencies to purchase needed equipment.
• The grant funds are shared by the City of McKinney, Collin County, the City of Frisco and the City of Plano. The City of McKinney’s share is $16,974.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The cost of one fully equipped Crime-Lite Auto Kit is $37,341.91. The grant will provide $16,974. The remaining funds needed for the purchase will be funded by the Law Enforcement seizure funds.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A