SHERIFF'S OFFICE - D. THOMPSON

Adopt Resolution authorizing the Sheriff to participate in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections.

SBC FILE NUMBER: 110

RESOLUTION NO: 2019-42

The Sheriff's Office has received notificaiton that applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant are being accepted by the Board of State and Community Corrections and authorization to participate in this program is being requested. Although not a requirement for applying, a Resolution is required to receive reimbursement funding. The Unified Narcotics Enforcement Team (UNET) is funded through this grant program.  The grant period runs October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022.  Awards are based upon county size and San Benito is eligible to received up to $220,000 each of the three years.  

The UNET Task Force is comprised of members from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Investigation, San Benito County Sheriff and Probation Departments, California Highway Patrol, Gilroy Police Department, Morgan Hill Police Department, and Hollister Police Department.  Grant funding is used for Sheriff staff and task force operating costs.

1).   Adopt Resolution; and

2). Authorize the participation in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and authorize the Sheriff or his designee as signor of the grant agreement and any amendments or modifications thereof.