Submitted By: Lafayetta Hodges / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to reimburse overtime and operating expenditures related to community policing education and programs up to $36,883
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On March 20, 2026, the Ocala Police Department was notified that the City of Ocala qualified for a direct allocation in the amount of $36,883 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The grant focuses on community policing and education.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Funding will be used to pay overtime for the officers participating in programs that offer opportunities for positive engagement with the community, training, and classroom supplies. Staff recommends approval of this grant allocation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The city will receive $36,883 in grant funding. This funding will be appropriated in a future budget resolution in account 001-060-844-521-52-*, under MUNIS contract # 260677. No match is required; however, any additional benefit costs shall be absorbed by the city.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny