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File #: RES 23-244    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 7/31/2023 Final action: 7/31/2023
Title: A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Grant Application to Prevent or Reduce Crime and Violence and to Improve the Administration of the Criminal Justice System
Attachments: 1. Resolution JAG Grant

Submitted By                     

Chief Johnson, Shatonya

 

Reviewed By

A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager

 

Agenda Item Title

Title

A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Grant Application to Prevent or Reduce Crime and Violence and to Improve the Administration of the Criminal Justice System

 

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Overview

Overview

This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application, in coordination with the FY23 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

Approve the Resolution

 

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 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 is $13,646 in JAG funds, and the program will be administered through the City of Chicago.

 

In previous years we have used the funding to enhance our operations with equipment and software.

 

Fiscal Impact

The grant amount is $13,646. If awarded, the grant would fund 100% of the costs associated with implementing the program, and requires no local match.

 

DEI Impact

The Police Department considers DEI in all aspects of its operations. If we receive these funds, the department will be able to enhance our operations that currently promotes fairness and equity for all individuals.

 

Alternatives

The Village could decline the grant opportunity.

 

Previous Board Action

On September 6, 2022, the Village Board adopted Resolution 22-193, 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.

 

Citizen Advisory Commission Action

N/A

 

Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments

N/A

 

Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities

N/A