2019 2:00:00 PM

Monday, October 14, 2019 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th Street, Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.2

Title: Consideration and possible approval of an interlocal agreement (AC-5612) between the City of Reno, on behalf of the Reno Police Department, Washoe County, on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Sparks, on behalf of the Sparks Police Department: For the management and disposition of 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.

Petitioner/Presenter: Pete Krall, Chief of Police/Pete Krall, Chief of Police

Recommendation: Approve the Interlocal Agreement for the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Program Award

Financial Impact: N/A

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance is offering a 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award collectively in the amount of $159,075 to the Reno Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, and the Sparks Police Department. The funding can be used towards law enforcement training, law enforcement equipment, and law enforcement personnel overtime expenses. The Sparks Police Department's allocation of funding is $31,815. Reno and Washoe County will both receive $63,630. The grant is still currently in the application phase.

This agenda item pertains only to the possible approval and signing of the interlocal agreement for the managment and disposition of the 2019 JAG Program Award. A separate agenda item will be submitted at a later date pending the actual grant award.

Background:

The interlocal agreement identifies the participating agencies within the grant, establishes the City of Reno as the fiscal agent and responsible party for all grant reporting during the program period of October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2022. In addition to the interlocal agreement, JAG is requiring "Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Governtment," to be signed by the Mayor as part of the application process.

Analysis:

The approval of the interlocal agreement and associated U.S. Department of Justice Forms are needed to complete the application process of the 2019 JAG program Award in the amount of $159,075. Upon application approval, the Sparks Police Department will be allocated funds in the amount of $31,815. This funding will be used towards the purchase of rifles for the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, simunitions training equipment and overtime wages in order to provide necessary training to personnel in the National Incident-Based Reported System (NIBRS).

Alternatives:

1. City Council may approve the interlocal agreement as recommneded by staff.

2. City Council may decline to participation in the interlocal agreement and associated grant monies and provide direction to the City Manager.

Recommended Motion:

I move to approve the interlocal agreement (AC-5612) with the City of Reno, Washoe County, and the City of Sparks for the managment and disposition of the 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.

Attached Files:

Cert & Assurances by Chief Executive.pdf

JAG_Interlocal 2019.pdf

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