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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:2021 JAG C Grant
Date:8/3/2022
Department:OMB/Grants
Background:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) anticipates an award from the US Department of Justice for 2021 JAG funds in the amount of $49,100. FDLE requires a Certificate of Participation designating a county coordinator and a 51% participation letter from all local governments within the County. The city of Fernandina Beach, the town of Callahan and the town of Hilliard are composing 51% letters to be submitted by with the Board's letter by August 19, 2022.

Request:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Participation with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and the 51% letter of participation that is due to the Office of Criminal Justice by August 19, 2021.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
The County would be burdened with the expenses for the K9 Drug Unit including cell phone expense, veterinarian expenses, certifications, equipment, etc. if the JAG C grant was not awarded to the County. 
Action Requested and Recommendation:

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Participation with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and the 51% letter of participation that is due to the Office of Criminal Justice by August 19, 2021.

Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
Funding Source:
NA

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
NA
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
NA
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
NA
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
Email copies to cgilchrist@nassaucountyfl.com by August 18th. The Clerk may retain the original copies.
How many originals are needed?
NA

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
BOCC 51% Letter7/20/2022Cover Memo
Certification of Participation7/20/2022Cover Memo