FY 2018 Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Control Grant Application.
Background Information
On February 24, 2017, the Gila County Sheriff's Office electronically submitted the FY18 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Grant Application in the amount of $691,228. The grant application had to be submitted online no later than February 24, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.
Evaluation
The deadline to electronically submit the grant application was February 24, 2017. The Sheriff's Office completed the grant application on February 24, 2017; therefore, there wasn't sufficient time to present the application to the Board of Supervisors for approval before the application deadline.
Conclusion
On February 24, 2017, the Gila County Sheriff's Office electronically submitted the FY18 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Application in the amount of $691,228 for a performance period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, to provide salaries and employment related expenses for the Gila County Sheriff's Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force. Per County process, the Sheriff's Office is requesting the Board of Supervisors' authorization for its submittal of the grant application.
Recommendation
Gila County Sheriff J. Adam Shepherd recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the electronic submission of a grant application for the FY18 Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Application in the amount of $691,228 for a performance period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, to provide salaries and employment related expenses for the Gila County Sheriff's Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force.
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the Sheriff's Office electronic submission of a fiscal year 2018 Drug, Gang and Violent Crime Control Grant Application in the amount of $691,228 (25% match requirement) submitted to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to renew grant funding that will be used for the salaries and benefits of the Gila County Sheriff's Office Drug, Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force. (Travis Baxley)