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Home My WebLink About1996-12-09 97-45 ORDER4 COUNCILACTION Datt November25,1996 item No.g(=45 Item/ Subject: Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a D.S. Department of Justice Crime Data Analysis Grant Responsible Department: Police Department The Bsagor Police Department is part ofthe Penobscot County Law Eafamement System (POLES) which shares a computer system. This computer system needs m be upgraded and funds are available Bum the D.S. Department of Justice. The initial application by POLES was denied because the application must be made by a municipal agency. Because the grant was due in two days from the date Ran initial application was rejected, the application has been resubmitted by the City of Burger. The tool amount of the project is $12,840 of which $4,920 is available through the grant. The meriting $7,920 would have to come out of the police department hudgm, from funds 69 have already been designated m Pay Ian membership in PCI.ES. The semi-annual bill for $20,000 will be sent out by PCLES on January 1, 1997, and the matching funds will be deduct i from the membership bill. Department Head (ag Manager's CCommdmeeQnts:� r�� kMyd(l� p U C(iIM+I 46 City Manager Associated Information: OA AI(s"fh4r Nrt Budget Approval: Piwtce Director ity Solicitor LMamW Introduced For )CPawag0 _FimtReading _Referral Page—of— 9)-65 10 Aeeiged to Councilor Leen December 9, 1996 CITY OF BANGOR Authorizing the City Mge to apply for a U.S. Department o0osfice aw.) Crime Data Analysis Grant. ..... I .._.. ap W My Grarsail otb a City of Butmw: ORDERED, TUT The City Manager is anatomized to submit an application to the U.S. Department of lusaice for a grantto provide funds for upgrading the Penobscot County Law Enforcement System (PCLES), of which me Bangor Police Department is a member. Matching funds required by the grant will he deducted from the annual membership fee for PCLES. IN CITY COUNCIL 97-45 December 9, 1996 O R D E R - Passed TAI"zing the City Manager to apply Por a TY U"Ee U.S. Dapa�tmenl o(JueYcs Criaro Date Aaelytia Gant ....................... ......... .... C.Lu vw t ......\ Aedgnepm d mm 0. >'•"4 .............. Councilman 9J-45 Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula Grant Program Community Policing Crime Data Analysis & Management Initiative Program Announcement 11 September, 1996 The collection and analysis came, particularly crime data, ism Impormntandinearalcemmemitypolisimg activity Effective community policies deals with community problem solving and requires that more trends and patrems bermdemmod. evarietyoharacfbrecs;sch: data such as toprune psaems and rinds; criminal semce:adme,demographic andsomalty, pausingcIt is use data suchidropoutamdtmentsratee andsomalservicedata,etc.,dhem,important to mringupilemans.Irisarodoemfandpropeeds and wilmtzforthe pact or enroivemosgiesrodplays, proottosian implemevmaon ofpmgmms and projects, and evaluating the impact or eE aivmeu of programs, projects and initiative. Morameq acentmltmet ofcommuvity policing is the use cfpmblem cohinsto address crime andme quality of life issues w wmmwities. Problem sAving it are process her analyzing a problem from several perspectives in order to seek the most thoughtful approach possible, which should also be the solution mos[ likely to success. Approaching problem solving requires recognition that problems need to be analyzed thoroughly so that solutions are tailored tothe ¢batt a problem, office problem. !o analysis, rcread[iw is drawn from many sources mcludmg me people affecmd by the problem, police rttourcez, other govemmemal agencies data and information, vxiehborhootl groups andavadetyofappliwble laws and municipal podes/ordmances. Conglexproblems require both qumtrtame fe qualitative data, creative blemions and azproammt gfthe impact of mluuons so they might be alror<d when oa effective weigh. Usingaproblem solving approach rzquias skills, coeeunivnataad resources. Purpose: This program is aimed at increasing the use domino data analysis and information managemmtm mmmuohypelicing. Boal: &seance public saferythrough improwd problem oriented community policing. Objectives: 1. 4ecreasethe availability of data, particularly crime data, for me in communitypolicing crone trend analysis. 2. Promote use of cnmeanalysis/data management m deploymentofpolice resources bassoon geographical areas vs. random patrol. Program Activities/Permissible Use of Funds: For thepopose otincreasingme use of crime data analysis and infomution managemm[ in community policing: • Provide local agency comectiontothe Wide Mea Network (WAN); Assia agencies acquire or up -grade computer haaware necessary to meet networkconnection requirements; and Arica agencies acquire sister upgrade National Incident Base Reporting system (MBRS) compliant sot6vare. 97-45 h Eligibility and Application information: Grants may be made to municipal, rowty or tribal law enforcement agendas which have or are planning to implement community policing N their Jurisdiction, Funds maybe used for thethree above lined program activities. These funds may nm be used to sup imt state or local funds which would otherwise be available for the same purpose. Primary Funding Criteria: Priority of award will beta agencies with the Peart apabildy subjeRmthe availability of Ends. Total Funds Available: 850,000 Award Amounts Up to $5,000 per proposal(ome proposal per agency) Required Match: 100%cash match is required for each award. Ifthetaml cart of Weprojen u anbcipatedtobe S8450,theappli=t=yrequert54,225 mgrmtfmds. Motcting wntribmimz need nat be used at the exact time of Ne obligation of grant funds. Howaver,the Ell ransoming share must be obligated during Ne great period. Funds spent prior to the grant period do not qualify as match. Grentperiad: Grants will be awarded for a specific project period me to exceed 10 months. potatoes of equipment or software and plan implementation should be completed wrthm that time home. The grunt period will be drescrumed by me subgrannem the application but must conclude (end all fomis be expect prior to 30 September 1997. Eueptions will be considered m a case by ase basis. Due Date: Applications mus be removedno later than 1200 tris. November 22, 1996, Application This: Application kits may be requested by contacting Mr. David Giamperuaai, Grant Program Administrator, a 624-8756, or writing: Man®r Depamtemt of Public Safrty Posits Assistance Council State House Station 42 Augusta, blame 04333-0042 Submission Requirements: The coastal andfour tames must be submitted bythe due date to, Mame Department of Public Safety lusiamsirtmce Council 36 Hospital Strait Augarta, Maine 04333 Maine Justice Assistance Council Drug Control, Violence Prevention & System Improvement Subgrant Application Administrative Information I. Applicant Name aMAtldrcat 1 Federal Emylmxr lD Bangor Police Department OL60W020 3 Program Type 35 Cover Street Bangor, Maine 04401 Byme QX STOP VAW Q 4Pr jecl Title Colvrtual, Pairing Crime Data Arcane& Nonagemrnl Wlialie J. Authorvetl Rogram.4rea 4 C project pniotl From 12/1/96 to 2/28/97 t T}yt ofAppli[alion ow) Nery Q Nav Q Continuation � Recision c Proart Director Name &Address Te1�0] Randy A. Harrlmen 94)-]384 " 0) 945-6824 Bangor Police DeRattatent 35 Covet Street Ban-or s. Fitta106ar Name a prawas Maim 04401 TeISP$orne�45-4400 Ron Hellen F.Ij0) 945-4445 City of Bangor, 74 Harlow Street, Bangor, W m, Congressional Dismcl 5erv'etl 2 u. Populauono Rojecl4ea 32,600 Coarour agency M1arI or hared to establish a Montour palicing program. Q Yes NO KOursu Ti Po(Hlr'G6IP!i.VE�T9 S/Ou'PROFlIEnunaemmple,H) is )or jurisdiction the Mclooll of Pro has JAC courant Piicing gram(s)? QTes No s. Siglrmre of Rogmm>tlmCi®sl or( Nef us U tial of lumdiaion or gine AgeneS) 14 Burger Sulrmrw Federal Mmch TOW supplies &Clearing Central Equipment 4,920 - ],920 12,840 Totals 4,920 7.920 12,840 'A mlrq DeschounlY Brion In support ofom mmmurvry lulicingpmg2m, shu gojecl trill (check one or more bosss) OProvide Wide Area (WAN) connection Q Acquire computer nartlnmre tolerant to mntnttnote ounneroon OUpgrade computer M1adware twereary to meet networks mrction O Acquire or upgrade National incident Based Reasoin.S}a m concipfiant sontere JAC WE O>11 mudix 97-45 0 Partl Instructions Administrative & Budget Information I. Applicant Name aM Acral OAcial wme and atldress of loml, counte or MW goremmemlal agency 2. Federal Employer M: Enter the E114 assigned b3 the IRS. 3, Program Type: This Western is tended flocs M1 the Eduard Bhrre State St Local LaxEnforcement Asudsaatee Formula Grant Fmgmm. 4, Project Title: Specific fine of the project for which you are welting funding. 5. Aurhorval Ragtag Area: Conunutdty Policing Projecsam5 &dmderpurpuaearea4. 6. P ject Period: Sltecif!'th<smnina arAending data of the projat This lemod must not exceed one year and mug conclude yior to 30 September 1997. 7, TSaeof Applicatiom New-- unless yom agency has received for award forte same project 8. Project Director'. Name, adNess (d tli8mott fmmthat in SI), telephone numterand FAX number mile personwho can be corwaged aflutter inermatimis nLl and who will be responsible for mewning fulfillments. 9. Fiscal Officer: Name, address, telephone and FAX nougat of the person responsible for the fatal management of the project. 10. Congressional District Enter the Congressional district sened In your agency 11. Poµlation or Poject Arra: PopWation of Ne area senedM )o r agen . I2. Ammer Wih questions gum the almov's communuty Noting imolaement and wmplete the COult RMITY PoLICMG INPLEh, 14TATION PROFILE included in the application ycl:age. I1. Sigrawre of l'rogwm Atlministratoc This person is anodic the Chief Eseen to Odcer or Cher Elected Odcul ofthe gm¢mmenml enfin. 14.Budeet5ummmv: Enter total on appmpmte lines, itemsvfless than 51000, grimace, and mnneNon cosh should to included on the Supplies $ Opearming line IS. F. ject Description: Chttk LM1e applicable Wxor bans. Part II 97-45 Maine Justice Assistance Council Community Policing Subgraat Application Narrative Bangor Police Department participates in a regional computer system made up of nine law enforcement agent Connecting this computer system to the statewide e e a network will provide access for all nine agencies to the state message switch. To contact the existing computer system to the statewide a network will require secure message between the state computer system and o computer system. Thestate is changing i services and technology and w most change our technology to met state demands as well as the increased threat of compromised computer security. Funding this request will provide computer hookup to the wide area network for nine law enforcement agencies. There are basically three items we eed. One is a high speed computer platform with routing capability. The second is the equipmentto nect us to the statewide area network. The final item is custom software to allow our system to communicate wife the state sr tem. Matching fundsa from the City of Bangor operating budget. These funds a in the current budget which has been funded by property taxes. No federal grant funds are used for the matching portion. 9J-45 16 Part 11 Instructions Narrative Section 1. Project Goals Year Pont natentent should clearly wmmadeate the intended mouth of We pmject, which mus follow the C sisecives defined m the Program Mnowcement. Section 2. Description of Need Outline lux r cumnr capacity in the nmi for which assistance is being requested For example'. • Describe deficietuies in¢wing computer equipment that potent network connection Q, • Doodlerthe annual mnhod of opening does and what is needed for MBR$ compliant wlmbilih,. Intludet iNomation on the mmmitmenl of other resources to the project. Section 3. Buch et Narrative Tds motion should describe unworn anivedat the amount in 414 on the application. Items necessary for the implementation of the project should In ju4Ned and eaplamad in suffeienl depth to Permit e.dnPfW aaluation ufIDe applicvtian. A list of these items and toss should be prosided in Pan III: Budget lMail. This Program requirus a nuh conch. 6th dollar of fibril funds must be remained wide one from a non federal source Source and pmgse of motion. funds must also be fully eplained Suggest application Part l: Adidnisali.e Information (own be complete) Paull: Namtus Pan III: Budget Rtail Pan Ici Cenifed Assmanees AnacNnenl A; Community Policing Implementation Profile 9I-45 0 1 Part III Maine Justice Assistance Council Community Policing Subgrant Application Budget Detail ITEM FEDERAL FUNDS LOCAL MATCH TOTAL COST Correction Costs State c ction fee to wide area twork 1,200 1,200 2,400 Hamnare (list each component and cast Par ata) Alpha Lyar Processor 2,120 2,120 4,240 Stamare (Name, cost per Barnee, maintenance east, etc) MS Back Office 300 300 600 MS Office Pro 200 200 400 MOLP Agreement with Microsoft 100 100 200 Custom software 1,000 4,000 5,000 TOTALS- 4,920 7,920 12,840 (Total federal funds may not exceed $5000)