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ARF- 6755

Consent Agenda Item 4. A.

Special BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	07/13/2021
Submitted For:	Bradley Beauchamp	Submitted By:	Athena Gooding, Legal Secretary, Lead
Department:	County Attorney
Fiscal Year:	2021-2022	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	Yes	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Crime Control Grant Agreement No. DC -22-023

Background Information

Agreement No. DC-022-023 - This grant has been in effect for 35 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: $31,060.90
Federal: $24,404.99
Match: $18,488.63
Grand Total: $73,954.52

This grant requires a match in the amount of $18,488.63 which will come from the County's General Fund.

Evaluation

Agreement No. DC-22-023 - 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-22-023 - The Drug, Gang and Crime Control Program allows state, county, local and tribal governments to support activities that combat drugs, 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 an effort to curb crime in Gila County through investigation, arrest, and prosecution.

Recommendation

Agreement No. DC-22-023 - That the Gila County Board of Supervisors approve the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission Drug, Gang and Crime Control Grant Agreement in the amount of $73,954.52. The Chairman's signature is required.

Suggested Motion

Approval for the Board Chairman to electronically sign Arizona Criminal Justice Commission FY 2020 Drug, Gang and Crime Control Grant Agreement No. DC-22-023 in the amount of $73,954.52 for the period of July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.

Attachments
DC-22-023 FY22 Award Letter- Gila Co. AO
DC-22-023 Gila Co. Grant Agreement
DC-22-023 DGVCC Grant Agreement Instructions