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ARF- 1769

Consent Agenda Item 4. C.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/16/2013
Submitted For:	Bradley Beauchamp
Submitted By:	Lisa King, Administrative Clerk Sr., County Attorney
Department:	County Attorney
Fiscal Year:	2014	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	7/1/13-6/30/14	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	Yes	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Ratification of approval to electronically submit the FY2014 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Byrne Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Application.

Background Information

This grant has been in effect for 25 years. The grant funds a full-time prosecutor for drug and violent crime prosecution. Match requirements have historically fluctuated based on the availability of funding. The grant announcement for FY2014 indicates matching funds of up to 25 percent may be required; however, the determination of necessity of matching funds has not yet been determined and applicants selected for an award will not be notified as to the level of match until May 24, 2013. The maximum 25 percent match estimate to be paid from the general fund is $19,943.25 based on anticipated salary and benefits of an attorney to be hired as the attorney currently in this position is leaving employment with Gila County. Solicitation for the grant application opened February 25, 2013, and the grant application had to be filed no later than March 22, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. Therefore, time was not sufficient to complete the application and get the matter on the Board agenda prior to the due date. If the Board of Supervisors does not ratify the submission, the application can be withdrawn.

Evaluation

The Gila County Byrne Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control grant is essential to provide funding for the salary and benefits of a prosecutor who works in tandem with the Gila County Narcotics Task Force.

Conclusion

The Byrne Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Program allows state, county, local and tribal governments to support activities that combat drug, gang and violent crimes. This grant provides a significant portion of the funding for a prosecutor to work in tandem with the Gila County Narcotics Task Force in efforts to curb crime in Gila County through investigation, arrest and prosecution.

Recommendation

The Gila County Attorney's office recommends the Board of Supervisors ratify its approval of the electronic grant application submission to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for continuation of grant funding used for the salary and benefits of one prosecutor. Further that the Board of Supervisors approve the use of general funds to provide any required match funds not to exceed 25 percent of the entire grant.

Suggested Motion

Ratification of the Board of Supervisors' approval for the Gila County Attorney's Office electronic submission of a FY2014 Grant Application to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Program in the amount of $79,722 to continue grant funding and approve up to a 25 percent match requirement.

Attachments
Byrne FY14 Grant Application
FY11 Single Audit Report
Board Signature Page