HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-24 09-279 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
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Date: 8 /24/09
RESOLVE. 'Appropriating $221,689 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to
be shared between Five Area Municipalities.
Responsible Department: Police
Commentary:
Earlier this year, the Council authorized staff to file a joint application with four other
jurisdictions for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The County of Penobscot,
City of Brewer, Town of Orono, Town of Dexter, and the City of Bangor applied for a total of
$221,689 in funding. In order to be eligible for this grant, all of these agencies must file a joint
application, with an agreement that one agency will act to administer and pass through the
monies under this project. Individual allocations were based upon reported crime statistics, and
Bangor's share is $146,297. The City of Bangor has agreed to administer the grant pursuant to
the eligibility requirements. Each law enforcement agency involved has designated 2% of their
total allocation, or $1,506 in total, to the Bangor Police Department in exchange for that
assistance. These funds require no match. The grant application has now been approved and
the funds must be appropriated.
The Bangor Police Department will use our share of these funds in the following areas: Firearms
upgrade, Electronic sign board, Three (3) Additional Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Access Points,
Evidence Processing and Laboratory Equipment, Computer Equipment and Software Upgrades
for Computer Forensic Lab, Enhanced Major Case Management/Criminal Investigative Training.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
Passage
X First Reading
X Referral to Finance Committee, 09/09709
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Assigned to Councilor - Blanchette August 24, 2009
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Resolve, Appropriating $221,689 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to be shared
between Five Area Municipalities.
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR:
BE IT RESOLVED,
That $221,689 in funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to be shared by five area
municipalities is hereby appropriated for the purpose of improving or enhancing law enforcement
programs, of which $147,793 will be used by the Bangor Police Department for firearms upgrade, traffic
safety equipment, communication equipment, evidence processing equipment, computer forensic
equipment, and criminal investigation training.
IN CITY COUNCIL
August 24, 2009
First Reading & Referral to Finance
Committee of 9/9/09
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IN CITY COUNCIL
September 14, 2009
Motion Made and Seconded for Passage
Passed
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