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Consent Agenda Item 4. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/19/2019
Submitted For:	Bradley Beauchamp	Submitted By:	Athena Gooding, Legal Secretary, Lead
Department:	County Attorney
Fiscal Year:	2020	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	Yes	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Crime Control Grant Agreement No. DC -20-023

Background Information

Agreement No. DC-020-023 - This grant has been in effect for 29 years and it is also known as the Byrne Prosecution Grant. This grant assists with funding a full-time prosecutor for drug and violent crime prosecution.

The total to be paid by the Commission under this Grant Agreement shall not exceed:

State: $52,984
Federal: $46,361
Match: $33,116
Grand Total: $66,567

This grant requires a match in the amount of $33,116 which will come from the County's General Fund.

Evaluation

Agreement No. DC-20-023 - The Drug, Gang and 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

Agreement No. DC-20-023 - The Drug, Gang and Crime Control Program allows state, county, local and tribal governments to support activities that combat drug, gangs and violent crime. This grant provides a significant portion of the funding for a full-time prosecutor to work in tandem with the Gila County Narcotics Task Forces in effort to curb crime in Gila County through investigation, arrest and prosecution.

Recommendation

Agreement No. DC-20-023 - That the Gila County Board of Supervisors approve the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Crime Control Grant Agreement in the amount of $66,567. The Chairman's signature is required.

Suggested Motion

Approval of Arizona Criminal Justice Commission FY 2020 Drug, Gang and Crime Control Grant Agreement No. DC-20-023 in the amount of ~~$59,495~~ $66,567 for the period of July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.

Attachments
DC-20-023 Grant Agreement
DC-20-023 Grant Agreement letter
DC-20-023 Grant Agreement Checklist
DC-20-023 Grant Agreement Instructions