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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all necessary documents to receive and expend grant funding from the Department of Justice Earmark 2006 in the amount of $394,891 and for a term of up to three years; and increase appropriations in the General Grants Fund (SR) in the Police Department (PD) by $394,891. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Police Athletic League was recently awarded grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Earmark 2006 (Earmark 06) grant in the amount of $394,891.
The grant monies will be used by the Police Athletic League to reduce juvenile delinquency, and promote public safety. The Police Department plans to reduce juvenile delinquency by training the parents of at-risk youth in effective parenting techniques, providing families with counseling services, promoting public safety by encouraging accountability for juvenile delinquent behavior and addressing juvenile crime and victimization through family counseling services. The program will also engage youth in the Police Athletic league Eagle Boys program.
This item was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard Anthony on September 28, 2006 and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on October 3, 2006.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on October 17, 2006, to expedite use of the grant funds.
FISCAL IMPACT
As the Earmark 06 is currently unbudgeted, an appropriation increase is included in the recommendation. The expense appropriation will be fully offset by grant revenues and the grant does not require matching funds.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ANTHONY W. BATTS
CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVED: |
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GERALD R. MILLER |
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CITY MANAGER |