Subject:
Title
Permission to Advertise Public Hearing to consider application for the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance.
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Fiscal Impact:
none
Dept/Office:
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners grant permission to advertise a Public Hearing to consider the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The U.S. Department of Justice has notified the Sheriff’s Office of the availability of the FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG - Local Solicitation. Brevard County is eligible to receive a direct allocation of $48,482. Units of local government applying for this grant must use the funding for law enforcement purposes.
The funding is used to enhance Criminal Investigations by funding a Deputy Agent position that focuses on Fraud and Identity Theft. The Sheriff’s Office is proposing to continue using the funding for this position and associated operational expenses. The financial and investigative impact of fraud and identity theft is impacting state and local law enforcement and the reality is that these crimes are rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent crimes in Brevard County. The Agency believes this position and the operational expenses continue to be the best use of the grant funds.
This grant provides funding in the amount of $48,482 and does not require a local match.
Therefore, the Sheriff’s Office is requesting permission to advertise a Public Hearing for the Board of County Commissioners to consider the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant Application. Cost associated with the advertisement will be the responsibility of the Sheriff’s Office.
Contact: Bill Spinelli
Phone-mail: (321) 264-5206,
bill.spinelli@bsco.us
Clerk to the Board Instructions: