Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Interim Chief of Police
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs Grant to Prevent or Reduce crime and Violence, and to Increase Access to Justice
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Overview
Overview
This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application, in coordination with the FY22 City of Chicago JAG Partner Award, for the DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The JAG grant increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the resolution.
Fiscal Impact
If awarded, the grant would fund 100% of costs and requires no local match.
Background
The (JAG) program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to units of local government. The awards are based on a statutory formula. The funds may be used to hire additional personnel and/or purchase equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance and information systems for criminal justice. Criminal justice is defined as “activities pertaining to crime prevention, prevention or reduction, or the enforcement of the criminal law. The formula granted the Village of Oak Park $13,677 in JAG funds, and the program will be administered through the City of Chicago
There is no local match requirement.
Alternatives
The Village could decline the grant opportunity.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Should the Village of Oak Park be awarded the JAG grant, and if at that time the Board wishes not to proceed with this grant, the Village can still decline the acceptance
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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