A Resolution Authorizing THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL FOR THE EDWARD BRYNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $132,686; CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE
PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR THE GRANT ALLOCATION AND AMEND THE MULTI-GOVERNMENTAL
FUND BY THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT. whereas, the Columbus Consolidated Government is applying for the Edward Bryne Justice
Assistance Grant in the amount of $132,686; and no local match is required;
and,
whereas, it is the replacement grant from the combination of the Edward Bryne Grant and
the Local Law Enforcement Grant. This grant focuses on activities in the
following program areas: law enforcement; prosecution and court; prevention
and education; correction and community correction; drug treatment and planning
and evaluation. The allocation will be divided between Police ($68,228),
Sheriff ($18,200), Marshal ($6,000), Finance ($1,100), Juvenile Court ($5,000)
and Homeland Security ($34,158) as outlined in Attachment A.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit an application and if
approved accept the Edward Bryne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of
$132,686; amend the Multi-Governmental Grant Fund by the amount of the award
authority and authorize the execution all documents necessary for the
implementation of the grant.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the _________ day of _____________ and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.