TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: William Evans, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
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A Resolution to Accept and Implement the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant
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BACKGROUND:
In October of last year, the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City of Joliet to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Will County in anticipation of receiving a 2024 Justice Assistance Grant. The Bureau of Justice Assistance has formally awarded our joint application for $75,851, to be split equally between both governmental bodies. The City of Joliet will retain responsibility for all programmatic and financial reporting.
The Joliet Police Department’s portion of the funding has been approved for two projects: continuing to activate the law enforcement-specific mental health app Cordico and purchasing additional traffic stop sticks.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Justice Assistance grant FY24. It is also recommended that the Police Department be allowed to purchase additional traffic stop sticks and arrange for continued activation of the Cordico app. Funds can be drawn down ten days before purchase through the federal ASAP system.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and Council approve a resolution to accept the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant and proceed with the Joliet Police Department portion of the award.
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