To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff-Coroner
Meeting Date: July 11, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Matthew Kendall |
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707-463-4085 |
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Department Contact: |
Megan Miltimore |
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707-468-3451 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Ratification of Submission of Grant Application for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program for Law Enforcement Agencies in the Amount of $300,000 for the Strategic Installation and Implementation of License Plate Reader Technology to be Utilized between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026; and Authorization for the Sheriff to Accept Funds and Sign the Resulting Revenue Agreement if Awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Ratify submission of a grant application for the FY 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program for Law Enforcement Agencies in the amount of $300,000 for the installation and implementation of license plate reader technology to be utilized between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026; and authorize the Sheriff to accept funds and sign the resulting revenue Agreement if awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program awards grants on a competitive basis to small law enforcement agencies and prosecutors’ offices in rural locations to address the underlying crimes contributing to identified violent crime problems occurring in their jurisdictions. The anticipated maximum dollar amount of the award is $300,000. The period of performance begins on October 1, 2023 and has a duration of 36 months. If awarded, the Sheriff’s Office will use the grant funds to strategically install and implement license plate reader technology that will scan and report data to aid in the reduction of violent crime in Mendocino County.
On June 9, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office sent a letter to the CEO requesting approval to apply in order to meet the application deadline, as per County Policy 25, with follow-up to the Board of Supervisors at their next available meeting; of which the CEO approved on June 12, 2023.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? N/A
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: U.S. Department of Justice |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $0 |
if no, please describe: New funding opportunity |
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annual recurring cost: Unknown until awarded |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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budget clarification: The grant period is from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026. If awarded, the funding will be allocated over the three-year grant period |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: July 11, 2023 |
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