TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert Brown, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
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Resolution to Accept and Implement the 2025 Justice Assistance Grant
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BACKGROUND:
In May of this 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 2025 Justice Assistance Grant. The Bureau of Justice Assistance has formally awarded our joint application for $96,673, 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 conducting DNA cold case testing.
The Public Safety Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The Police Department will continue activation of the Cordico app and contract for private DNA Testing. 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 City Council approve the resolution to accept the FY25 Justice Assistance Grant.
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