Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #__2__



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting

June 17, 2003





Agenda Report #_77__





TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL



SUBJECT: Homeland Security Overtime Grant



INITIATED BY: Columbus Police Department

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Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit an application and if

approved accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice under the

Homeland Security Overtime Grant Program to pay overtime cost for law

enforcement personnel utilized for Homeland Security purposes. Amend the

Multi-Government Fund in the amount approved for the grant and approve the 25%

match from the General Fund Contingency.



Background: In view of the Homeland Security developments since September 11,

2001 the Federal Government has made grants available to assist local

governments. This grant program will pay up to 75% of the anticipated overtime

cost and fringe benefits for non-supervisory sworn personnel for a period of

one year. Funds may be used to pay officers overtime during homeland security

training sessions and other law enforcement activities that are designed to

assist in the prevention of acts of terrorism and other violent and

drug-related crimes.



Analysis: This program will provide funds to pay overtime for law enforcement

personnel being utilized to prevent act of terrorism and other violent and

drug-related crimes..



Financial Considerations: The grant will provide 75% ($187,500) and the local

match of 25% ($62,500) will be provided from the General Fund Contingency.

Funds expended prior to the grant approval are not eligible for reimbursement

and in-kind match will not be allowed, the grant requires a cash match.



Legal Considerations: The Columbus Consolidated Government is eligible to

receive this funding.



Recommendation/Action: Authorize the application for and acceptance of a grant

from the United States Department of Justice under the Homeland Security

Overtime Grant Program to pay overtime cost for law enforcement personnel

utilized for Homeland Security purposes. Amend the Multi-Government Fund in the

amount approved for the grant and approve the 25% match from the General Fund

Contingency.