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Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Funding for overtime to address violent crime.
Entity Name: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Entity Address: 10 7th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20531
Grant Amount: $348,854.00
Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Total Project Cost: $348,854.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A
Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026 (or until all grant funds are expended)
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Newark, the Public Safety Director submitted an application to the United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance, requesting funding in the amount of $348,854.00 from the FY2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Local Program, to fund police overtime initiatives to address violent crime with no City funds required; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the grant application, a copy of which is attached hereto, the City of Newark is required to submit a resolution from the Newark Municipal Council authorizing submission of the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark has received notification of receipt of the grant award in connection with the Application, and the Public Safety Director desires to accept the grant award and execute a grant agreement governing said award; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark has received notification of receipt of the gran...
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