CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Abigail Frierson, Deputy County Manager |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the Chair to reallocate $3,660 in FY 2020-2021 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds, originally awarded to Clark County District Attorney's Office (CCDA), to Project REAL; and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute the required agreements. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2030.000 |
Fund Name: |
County Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1080719000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1080.JAG.2021 |
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Amount: |
$3,660 |
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Description: |
Reallocation of JAG 2020-DJ-BX-0483 grant funds |
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Additional Comments: |
No fiscal impact |
BACKGROUND:
Since 1996, with the exception of FY2009 and FY2011, Clark County has been the recipient and administrative agent of funding received from the Bureau of Justice (BJA) for the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and its successor, the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). These funds have supported various local government agencies and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to undertake criminal prosecution of violent offenders, conduct peer mediation/conflict resolution in the public school system, reduce gang violence, and implement other programs aimed at reducing crime and promoting public safety.
On September 1, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved the submission of project recommendations based on a public hearing for the Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (LLEAC) that included selected projects for inclusion in the application for the FY 2020-2021 Justice Assistance Grant 2020-DJ-BX-0483 by Clark County Social Service on behalf of the County, as fiscal agent, and City of Las Vegas, in the amount of $782,430 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and authorized the County Manager or designee to execute any necessary agreements and accept all grant funds awarded.
On May 16, 2023, the Board of Commissioners approved the reallocation of funds originally awarded to the Clark County District Attorney's Office to four agencies, including the City of Las Vegas-West Las Vegas Arts Center. Because the agency was not an original awardee of the JAG 2020-DJ-BX-0483 grant cycle, $3,660 must be reallocated to another agency that was an original awardee. This agenda item approves the recommendation to reallocate $3,660 to awardee Project REAL.
The District Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this item as to form.