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Commissioner Brown - Financial and Management Services - Grants - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Grant Funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) ($67,603 - No County Funds)
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STAFF CONTACT
Pat Laws - Financial & Management Services/Budget - 704-866-3771
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase federal grant revenue by $55,503. Increase Police and Sheriff grant expenditures by $55,503.
CIF: Increase federal grant revenue by $12,100. Increase transfers out by $12,100.
Capital Fund: Increase transfers in by $12,100. Increase Sheriff grant expenditures by $12,100.
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BACKGROUND
Gaston County has been awarded a Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $67,603. Funds are distributed among the County Police ($11,456), the City Police ($39,247) and the Sheriff's Office ($16,900). Gaston County and the City of Gastonia will use JAG funds for emergency response medical supplies, training supplies, and safety and security equipment. The Sheriff's Office will use JAG funds to enhance daily operations (Motorola radios) and to expand K9 Unit operations (K9 detection and medical kits, grooming and kennel supplies, and tactical gear to support K9 training operations).
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR) and Grant Award