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Award acceptance and agreements with service providers for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the award acceptance and funding agreements with four nonprofit entities for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant-Countywide (JAGC).
• JAGC is a recurring U.S. Department of Justice pass-through grant administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and funding allocation is based on population and crime statistics.
• Grant funding supports local projects that help reduce crime and improve the criminal justice system.
• Total local funding allocation for the 2019 JAGC award is $268,112.00.
• Based on recommendations made by the Pinellas Substance Abuse Advisory Board, seven projects were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 2, 2020.
• Two projects totaling $126,301.00 were awarded directly to law enforcement agencies; Sheriff’s Office for sex offender tracking, and St. Petersburg Police for the Keeping K9s Safe in the Sunshine project.
• Human Services will administer five of the projects totaling $141,811.00. One project funds internal program administration for the grants at $26,811.00. The remaining four projects are agreements with nonprofit agencies for a total of $115,000.00.
• The four agreements for approval include: Alpha House for a Child Abuse Prevention program ($25,000.00), MORE Health for Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention training for youth ($25,000.00), Suncoast Center’s Forensic Focused Outreach for case management and treatment ($35,000.00), and WestCare Mustard Seed Inn Case Management ($30,000.00).
• No match is required.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Summary:
JAGC projects are selected through a competitive solicitation and reviewed the by the SAAB. On April 15, 2020, the SAAB recommended seven (7) applicants for JAGC funding. These recommendations were approved by the Board of County Commissioners on June 2, 2020.
Of these projects, five (5) will be administered by Human Services. One (1) supports administration of the grant program and four (4) are subawards with the following nonprofits:
Alpha House Child Abuse Prevention $ 25,000.00
MORE Health Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention $ 25,000.00
Suncoast Center Forensic Focused Outreach $ 35,000.00
WestCare Mustard Seed Inn Case Management $ 30,000.00
FDLE approved the County submitted JAGC applications and issued the award acceptance.
Background/Explanation:
The JAGC is a recurring DOJ pass-through grant administered by FDLE. It represents 60% of the state’s total Federal Justice Assistance Grant award. Funds are allocated to the County based partially on population and crime statistics.
The JAGC is governed by Rule 11D-9 of the Florida Administrative Code. The SAAB was established in 1989 to comply with Rule 11D-9 and serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners. One of the SAAB’s primary duties is to review and recommend projects to be funded by the JAGC.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding is provided by the JAGC to support seven (7) projects in Pinellas County. Four (4) of these projects are agreements with nonprofit agencies for a total of $115,000. No Match is required. Appropriation to support related grant activities is consistent with the development of the FY21 adopted budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign these agreements is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Authority for the County Administrator to sign award acceptance and grant matters not requiring further Board approval is granted by a letter from the Board of County Commissioners dated April 6, 2020.
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Alpha House, MORE Health, Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, City of St Petersburg, Suncoast Center, WestCare, the Substance Abuse Advisory Board, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the U.S. Department of Justice
Attachments:
Lobbying Debarment and Drug-Free Certification
Award Acceptance For JAGC
Alpha House Agreement
More Health Agreement
Suncoast Center Agreement
Westcare Gulfcoast Agreement
FDLE Approved Applications
JAG Standard Conditions