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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, City of McKinney, City of Frisco and Collin County for the Application and Administration of the Department of Justice 2021 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
(6D: Continually Increase Operational Efficiency in Public Safety Departments)
MEETING DATE: August 17, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
CONTACT: Greg Conley, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of application and acceptance of the U.S. Department of Justice 2021 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 police bicycles to enable the community officers to better patrol neighborhoods, police special events, and conduct other police related activities.
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 $16,675.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The cost of seven (7) bicycles is approximately $16,937.91. The grant will provide $16,675. The remaining funds needed for the purchase will be funded by the Law Enforcement Budget.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A