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AUGUST 25, 2020 20-360 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,269.00
INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the proper
City Officials are hereby authorized to submit an application for a grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to
purchase equipment for the Oshkosh Police Department and the Winnebago County
Sheriff’s Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents required by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the purposes of same, and are
further authorized and directed, if said grant is awarded, to accept such funds pursuant
to the terms of the grant application and to purchase the needed equipment with the
funds.
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PROFESSIONALISM • PRIDE • INTEGRITY • TEAMWORK Dean Smith
Chief of Police
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Dean M. Smith, Chief of Police
DATE: August 25, 2020
RE: Authorize Application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) for the Police Department
BACKGROUND
The Oshkosh Police Department has been notified that we are eligible to receive a
federal grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
program. Program guidelines require that the application be available for review by
the governing body of the unit of local government prior to submitting the application
to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Grant fund eligibility to local governments and
allocation amounts are determined by a formula based on the share of total violent
crime reported within the state, and the City of Oshkosh, as indicated in the annual
Uniform Crime Report (UCR) that we are required to submit monthly. The grant can
be used to purchase equipment needed to support public safety services and
operations. The JAG grant application deadline is August 19111, 2020.
The eligible allocation to the City of Oshkosh under the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial
JAG Grant is $12,269. The Oshkosh Police Department is the only eligible law
enforcement agency in Winnebago County to receive the grant, which creates a
disparate allocation of funds requiring a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
be signed with Winnebago County officials indicating how the grant will be utilized.
However, because both our agencies have operational needs, this grant shall be
shared with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. The City of Oshkosh will act as
the fiscal agent for this grant, and the grant will be administered by the Oshkosh
Police Department.
The Mission of the Oshkosh Police Department is to promote public safety and to enhance the
quality of life in our community through innovative policing and community partnerships
ANALYSIS
The Oshkosh Police Department has reviewed its equipment needs that support its
operational priorities. The current body armor plate carriers that are in our patrol
squads, schools, and some for the detectives are or have been expired for some time.
The last time the department has replaced or purchase new carriers was July 2010.
Due to cost the department has not replaced the expired vests. The lifespan given on
each vest range from 5-10 years, depending on the type of plate purchased with the
vests. The Oshkosh Police Department has a total of 41 vests to replace. The grant
funds will assist the department in beginning the process of replacing at least 35
vests, estimated total cost of$12,269.
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has elected to accept$0 from the 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial JAG award.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the Oshkosh Police Department budget.
RECOMMENDATION
If approved, we intend to accept the grant funds as allocated and purchase the
equipment indicated in this memo within the established grant timelines. The
Oshkosh Police Department will act as the fiscal agent for this grant.
Respectfu submitted, Approved,
Dean M. Smith Jo n Fitzpatrick
Chief of Police Assistant City Manager
The Mission of the Oshkosh Police Department is to promote public safety and to enhance the
quality of life in our community through innovative policing and community partnerships