CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jamie Sorenson, Director of Social Services |
Recommendation:
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Ratify the Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee’s (LLEAC) allocation recommendations and inclusion in Clark County Social Services grant application submission for the BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, in the amount of $860,339; and authorize the County Manager or his designee to accept all grant funds awarded and execute any necessary 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.2026 |
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Amount: |
$860,339 |
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Description: |
U.S. Department of Justice Programs |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
Clark County Social Services (CCSS) requests that the Board of County Commissioners ratify the Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (LLEAC) project allocation recommendations and submission of the grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding under the BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to support local initiatives addressing crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities through prevention and education, community corrections, drug treatment, crime victim and witness, mental health and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute any necessary agreement.
On July 21, 2025, the Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (LLEAC) reviewed project proposals, heard applicant presentations, and on April 6, 2026, made project funding recommendations. The LLEAC recommendations include approval of City of Las Vegas JAG projects (including non-profit subrecipients whose primary place of business is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Las Vegas) in the amount of $540,325 and Clark County JAG projects (including nonprofit sub-recipients) in the amount of $320,014. The specific project recommendations are included as Attachment A.
On March 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announced the availability of $860,339 in FY25 JAG funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The City of Las Vegas is a disparate jurisdiction, and Clark County serves as the fiscal agent in accordance with Chapter 3.72 - Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee, as codified in the Clark County, Nevada Municode.
This item has been approved as to form by the District Attorney’s office