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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 204-2014RESOLUTION NO. 204 -2014 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE FY 2014 -15 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has announced the funding for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners agrees to serve as the coordinating unit of government in the preparation of the grant proposals and in the distribution of funds allocated to Monroe County in the amount of $84,521 with no cash match; and WHEREAS, the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board, with concern given to the County's current drug control efforts, has recommended certain programs receive funding to provide the community with activities focused on drug and alcohol education, prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The Board of County Commissioners concurs with the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board's recommendations; and that 2. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to sign and submit the application packet for the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 grant funds to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and that 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and execution by the Presiding Officer and Clerk. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 08 day of September, 2014. Attest: Clerk of Court Mayor Sylvia Murphy Yes Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage Yes Commissioner George Neugent Yes Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes Commissioner David Rice Yes Monroe County Board f Commissioners By: Mayor MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM: CHRISTINE M. LIMBERT- BARROWS ASSISTM COUNTY ATTORNEY Date f FILE RECEIVED JUL 151014 Florida Department of Business Support Rick Scott, Governor Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice Grants Pam Bondi, Attorney General Post Office Box 1489 Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer Gerald M. Bailey Tallahassee, FL 32302 -1489 Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner (850) 617 -1250 www.fdle.state.fl.us July 10, 2014 The Honorable Sylvia Murphy Mayor, Monroe County Board of Commissioners 1100 Simonton Street Key West, FL 33040 Re: Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program — JAG Countywide — State Solicitation Dear Mayor Murphy: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) anticipates an award from the United States Department of Justice for FFY 2014 JAG funds. FDLE will distribute these funds in accordance with the JAG Countywide distribution provisions of Chapter 11D-9, Florida Administrative Code. FDLE has set aside $84,521 funds for use by all units of government within Monroe County. Enclosed are the following documents to assist your county with the strategic planning and allocation process. JAG - Countywide Program Announcement & Application Instructions JAG - Countywide Project Timeline JAG - Countywide Application Checklist Certificate of Participation The enclosed Program Announcement provides an overview of these funds which can be used by local units of government to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. Please note the Program Announcement includes information from the U.S. Department of Justice relating several areas of national focus and its priorities to help maximize the effectiveness of the Byrne /JAG funding. The Application Instructions provide an overview of requirements for submitting the JAG - Countywide request for funding through FDLE's on -line grant management system (SIMON). JAG - Countywide documents are also located online at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/content/Grants/JAGC2015.asp x As a condition of participation in this program, the units of government in each county must reach a consensus concerning the expenditure of these funds. This consensus must include the projects to be implemented as well as the agency responsible for such implementation. Developing such consensus will require someone to exercise leadership and assume a coordinating role in the development of applications for these funds. Service • Integrity • Respect • Quality The Honorable Sylvia Murphy July 10, 2014 Page Two FDLE recommends the Board of County Commissioners assume this responsibility. In the event the county declines to serve in this capacity, the Department will request the governing body of each municipality in the county, in descending order of population, to serve as the coordinating unit of government. The enclosed Certificate of Participation form requests the identification of an individual coordinator. We will send this individual further information regarding the application process in FDLE's online grant management system. The information provided for this year's award process is similar to those provided in previous years, but contain substantial revision based on new state and federal requirements for subawards involving federal grant funds. Please review all information and ensure the designated County Coordinator forwards all relevant program and application information to applicable JAG Project Directors within your county. Please complete the enclosed Certificate of Participation and return it as soon as possible to: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice Grants Attention: Petrina Herring, Administrator 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 FDLE does not discriminate, and prohibits subgrant recipients from discriminating, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in the delivery of services or benefits or in employment. We look forward to working with you. Please contact me at (850) 617 -1250 with any questions or for further assistance regarding the JAG Program. Sincerely, r. Petrina T. Herring Administrator PTH /mk Enclosure cc: Mayors in Monroe County Law Enforcement Agencies in Monroe County Current JAG Project Directors in Monroe County Following are the recommendations of the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board from their August 21 2014 meeting and the applications for the FY 2014 -2015 grant program. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY ADVISORY BOARD August 21 st, 2014 Meeting Recommendations County FY 2015 (State FY 14): Program Requested Awarded Guidance Care Center - Women's Jail Incarceration Drug Abuse Treatment Program 37,331 37,331 Florida Keys Outreach Coalition - Supportive Housing: Substance Abuse Educ & Relapse Prevention 8,845 8,845 Southenmost Homeless Assistance League - Mobile Outreach Program 6,000 6,000 Guidance Care Center - Assisted Living Prevents Recidivism in Dually- Diagnosed Adults 25,500 17,345 Mary Spottswood Ctr - Court Mandated, Criminal /Substance Abuse Clients, Case Mgmt, Drug Testing 20,000 15,000 97,676 84,521 Abuse Trust Fund FY 2015: Keys to Be the Change - The Keys to Be the Change Boys & Girls Clubs - Key West SMART MOVES /Prevention Program 44,500 12,740 57,2401 12,7