Item C12 C.12
J �� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe ire �f �r�l � � Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
The Florida.Keys a Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron,District 2
V Craig Cates,District I
David Rice,District 4
Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
May 20, 2020
Agenda Item Number: C.12
Agenda Item Summary #6875
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Janet Gunderson (305) 292-4470
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of grant
applications to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for Federal Fiscal Year 2019
(FFY19) with funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program
(Byrne/JAG). Approval of the Monroe County BOCC to serve as the coordinating unit of
government in the preparation of the grant proposals and the distribution of the funding allocation to
Monroe County in the amount of$64,248.00; with no cash match. Approval of authorization for the
Mayor to execute the grant funding distribution letter, sign acceptance of grant awards and all grant
related documents. Given the application deadline, the BOCC will review the Monroe County
Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board's (SAPAB) recommendations and ratify the submission of
Byrne/JAG applications.
ITEM BACKGROUND: On March 6, 2020 Monroe County received notice from FDLE, Office of
Criminal Justice Grants (OCJG) announcing the availability of the JAG-Countywide (JAGC) local
solicitation for FFY19. Monroe County is eligible to receive $64,248.00 from the Byrne/JAG grant
program. The focus of Byrne/JAG is on improving the criminal justice system by funding initiatives
in local jurisdictions. Byrne/JAG funds may be used to implement programs in the following
program areas: (1) law enforcement; (2)prosecution, courts and indigent defense; (3)prevention
and education; (4) corrections, community corrections and reentry; (5)planning, evaluation and
technology enhancements; (6) crime and victim witness programs; and(7) mental health programs.
The Notice of Funding has been advertised in local news publications, as well as an email
announcement with the application sent to local non-profit organizations who may be interested in
providing a program that focuses on the improving the Criminal Justice system. The deadline to
submit applications to Monroe County is May 6, 2020.
The Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) is scheduled to meet(virtual) on Friday,
May 15, 2020 at 9:30 am. The SAPAB will review the applications and make recommendations to
the BOCC for the allocation of the Byrne/JAG program FFY19 funding.
The application deadline to FDLE is June 1, 2020.
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On May 22, 2019 (Item C.35)the BOCC approved
Resolution 152-2019 whereby the BOCC agreed to serve as the coordinating unit of government in
the distribution of$72,694 in Byrne/JAG funds, authorizing the submission of the applications to
FDLE and approval to authorize the Mayor to execute acceptance of the award and all grant related
documents, execute the grant funding distribution letter for FFY18 and approved the
recommendations of the SAPAB for the distribution of FFY18 Byrne/JAG funds.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
FFY19 Resolution xxx-2020 Submission Byrne Application to FDLE
Resolution 152-2019
BOCC Agenda 2019-0522_Item C.35
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: N/A
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Grant: $64,248.00 (No Match)
Total Cost to County: $0.00
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: No
Source of Funds: DOJ/FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: No
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount:
Grant: Yes
County Match: No
Insurance Required: No
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Christina Brickell Completed 05/01/2020 3:49 PM
Christine Limbert Completed 05/01/2020 4:06 PM
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Purchasing Completed 05/01/2020 4:07 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 05/04/2020 7:24 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 05/04/2020 12:16 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/20/2020 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2019 (FFY19)
WITH FUNDING FROM THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM (BYRNE/JAG)
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has announced the funding for
FFY19 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program; and
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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 y
funds allocated to Monroe County in the amount of$64,248 with no cash match; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB), with concern
given to the County's current drug control efforts, will recommend certain programs to receive funding
in order to provide the community with activities focused on drug and alcohol education, prevention,
rehabilitation, and treatment to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system as
designated by FDLE; and
WHEREAS, to be eligible for consideration of funding, applications are required to be submitted
on or before June 1, 2020 using the FDLE Subgrant Information Management On-Line (SIMON) grants
management system; now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the grant funding distribution letter, sign
acceptance of awards and all grant related documents for the FFY19 grant funds to FDLE,
Office of Criminal Justice Grants, Byrne/JAG Grant Programs;
2. Given the deadlines of the Byrne/JAG program, the Board of County Commissioners will .2
review the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board's recommendations and y
ratify the submission of the Byrne/JAG grant applications;
3. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a
regular meeting of said Board held on the 21nd day of May 2020.
Mayor Heather Carruthers
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron 6
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
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Attest: By:
Clerk of Court Mayor
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C.12.b
RESOLUTION NO. 152 - 2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE FFY 2018-19 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has announced the tentative funding
for Federal Fiscal Year 2018-2019 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 $72,694 with no cash match; and U_
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board, with concern given to
the County's current drug control efforts, has recommended certain programs to receive funding to
provide the community with activities focused on drug and alcohol education, prevention, rehabilitation,
and treatment to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system as designated by
FDLE; and
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WHEREAS, to be eligible for consideration of funding, applications are required to be submitted
using the FDLE Subgrant Information Management On-Line (SIMON) grant management system with
the original applications to follow; now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign acceptance of awards and all related documents for
the Federal Fiscal Year 2018-2019 grant funds to the Florida Department of Law
Enforcement, Office of Criminal Justice Grants, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
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Grant Programs; T_
2. Given the deadlines of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program,
the Board of County Commissioners will review the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy
Advisory Board's recommendations and ratify the submission of the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant applications;
3. cThis resd`ijltion shall be effective upon adoption by the Board of County
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PASD ED A@OPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a
regulg meeting paid Board held on the 22nd day of May, 2019.
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` �'Mayor Sylvia Murphy Yes MONROECOUNTYATTORNEY
'oMayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage Yes ASTOFORM:
=Commissioner David Rice Abstain
CHRISTINE LIMBS T-BARROWS
Commissioner Michelle Coldiron Yes ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
Commissioner Heather Carruthers Absent DATE:
' VIN MADOK, CLERK Monroe County oard of County Commissioners
By:
Deputy Clerk Mayor
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' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe �$� �r'KI n ��.' Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
0� I Mayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage,District 1
The Florida Keys ' 1 Michelle Coldiron,District2
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' Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
May 22, 2019
Agenda Item Number: C.35
Agenda Item Summary #5602
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Budget and Finance
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TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Janet Gunderson (305) 292-4470 c
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval a Resolution authorizing submission of the FDLE
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant applications for funding as recommended by the
Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB). Approval to award the annual FDLE
Byrne/JAG grant funding allocation to the Guidance/Care Center for the "Women's Jail
Incarceration Drug Abuse Treatment Program" in amount of $44,326.87 and the Heron, "Assisted
Living Prevents Recidivism" program in the amount of $20,403.55; Florida Keys Outreach
Coalition, "FKOC Supportive Housing; Substance Abuse Education & Relapse Prevention" in the
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amount of $7,962.77 for State Fiscal Year 2018 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020), totaling
$79,597.60. Approval of a Resolution whereby the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners agree to serve as the coordinating unit of government in the distribution of
$79,597.60 in federal program funds in Monroe County, authorizing submission of the applications
to FDLE and Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute acceptance of award and related LO
documents and to execute the grant funding distribution letter with FDLE for State fiscal year 2018.
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ITEM BACKGROUND: The Byrne/JAG program is a national formula-based, block grant
program and is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
• The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program focuses on improving the
criminal justice system by funding initiatives in local jurisdictions.
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• Monroe County's allocation for the upcoming fiscal year is $72,694
• Awards may be approved for a six (6)to eighteen (18) month project period between October °i
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1, 2018 and September 30, 2020.
The Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board (SAPAB) convened on May 7, 2019. The SAPAB is
charged with the responsibility for making recommendations to the BOCC for the annual
distribution of countywide FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program
funding. The SAPAB collectively discussed and determined the programs and funding allocations
to recommend to the BOCC for Byrne Memorial JAG funding for October 1, 2018 through
September 30, 2020.
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Monroe County has participated in the Bryne Grant
Program since approximately 1990.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution for Submission of Byrne Application
Certificate of Participation
Resolution 152-2019
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: October 1, 2018
Expiration Date: September 30, 2020
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Total Dollar Value of Contract: $72,694
Total Cost to County: $0 w
Current Year Portion: $10,201.77
Budgeted: NoLO
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Source of Funds: Federal DOJ funds through FDLE
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: N/A a,
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A i
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Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount:
Grant: Yes
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County Match: No
Insurance Required: No
Additional Details: State Fiscal Year 2018, funding for October 1, 2018 through September
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REVIEWED BY:
Tina Boan Skipped 05/07/2019 4:53 PM
Christine Limbert Completed 05/07/2019 6:30 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 05/07/2019 9:04 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 05/07/2019 9:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners Completed 05/22/2019 9:00 AM
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