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City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: Public Safety & Health Item: Public Hearing – Memorandum of Understanding and intent to apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Grant (JAG VII) Date: June 7, 2010 Prepared by: Laurie Clark Initiated by: Mark Muir, Chief Action Required: Set public hearing to review Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant MOU and application. This is a three-year grant. Recommended Motion: I move the City Council… Timeline: Referral to committee: Committee discussion: Council acts to set hearing: List only if hearing is required, otherwise delete Public Hearing: List date only if hearing is required, otherwise delete Deadline: List deadlines associated with the item, if applicable, otherwise delete Background and Alternatives Explored: The Office of Justice Programs Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant will provide $34,137 to Missoula County and $51,206 to City of Missoula to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. The Missoula Police Department has designated its portion of the grant to be used for prescription drug abuse enforcement and community outreach; for continuing our Taser program and for the equipment need to expand our Special Weapons and Tactics team membership. Missoula County has designated their portion of the grant to continue its part-time property clerk position that has been funded with JAG monies since 2003. Part of the application process for this grant is public notification of the solicitation and each agency's intended use for the funds. Financial Implications: The solicitation is for $85,343. Missoula City and County will enter into an MOU regarding the disparity funding in the grant. $34,137 of the funds will go to Missoula County and $51,206 will go to the City of Missoula. The City of Missoula will be the fiscal agent for the funds and Missoula County will be reimbursed for their expenditures under the grant. ---PAGE BREAK--- Attachments: Missoula City County MOU – JAG VII