Agenda Item: 7 (a)
Prepared By: Leslie Sanford, HR/Grants Coordinator
Business: Consent Agenda
Department: Executive
Subject:
Title
Support of Collier County Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application
Body
BACKGROUND:
The Collier County Sheriff’s office has requested a letter of support from Marco Island for its application for a $95,460 grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The Sheriff’s office expects that the money will be used either for mental health programs or for vehicle purchases. This will be the third year the City has provided a letter of support for this initiative to fund additional law enforcement programs in Collier County.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
RECOMMENDATION: Approve letter of support.
POTENTIAL MOTION: “I move to approve the letter supporting the Collier County JAG grant application.”