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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 18-438 AUGUST 28, 2018 18-438 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 5-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ($15,495.00) INITIATED BY: OSHKOSH POLICE DEPARTMENT BE IT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 and directed to approve application for a grant agreement with 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. TO: FROM: DATE 420 Jackson Street Oshkosh, WI 54901 Tel: 920-236-5720 City of Oshkosh Fax: 920-236-5087 dsrnith@ci.oshkosh.wi.us Police Department www.oshkoshpd.com PROFESSIONALISM • PRIDE • INTEGRITY • TEAMWORK Dean Smith Chief of Police Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council Dean M. Smith, Chief of Police August 281h,2018 RE: Approve 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 22nd, 2018. The eligible allocation to the City of Oshkosh under the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant is $15,495. 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 will 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. ANALYSIS The Oshkosh Police Department intends to utilize the grant funds to purchase one speed -board radar with a trailer mount for a total cost of approximately $10,400, plus an annual data service fee of $1,500 which will be absorbed into the department's budget. 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 The Oshkosh Police Department currently has one speed -board radar to deploy for speed enforcement in the city. The city is divided into seven districts which also breaks down into different neighborhood reporting areas. Speeding has been a concern among the citizens and one of the top complaints the department has had to handle over the years. With only one speed -board available to be deployed, the department is not able to gather timely data for all areas of concern to enforce speed violations. The data collected by the speed -board has assisted in identifying areas in need of stronger traffic enforcement. The data can be made available to the public to educate citizens in understanding enforcement decisions made by the department. The speed -board also has the capability of displaying traffic messages and alerts. It can be deployed during Amber Alerts, construction alerts, as well as accident/traffic alerts. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office intends to purchase three Mobotix brand cameras and accessories. The cameras will be utilized in areas that present a high probability for criminal activity. This will allow personnel to view activity both retroactively and in live time to improve solvability factors on a wide range of crimes and high liability incidents. The implementation of this project will serve the citizens of Winnebago County by allowing Sheriff's Office staff to better police the county in a more effective and efficient manner. The total cost of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office items is $4,900. FISCAL IMPACT The Oshkosh Police Department budget will incur an annual cost of $1,500 for the data service required to operate the speed board. 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. Respectfully submitted, 41 4�1 Dean M. Smith Chief of Police Approved, Mark Rohloff 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