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Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-068 authorizing the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Grant Program to support for law enforcement agencies in preventing economic motor vehicle theft; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has authorized the issuance of the Fiscal Year 2024 Request for Applications (RFA) related to the Catalytic Converter Grant Program. Senate Bill 244 states that funds deposited to the General Revenue Fund for coordinated regulatory and law enforcement activities intended to detect and prevent catalytic converter theft in the State may be appropriated to the authority for the activities required.
The 20 percent cash match will only be waived for this grant application (FY 2024). The grant submission deadline is May 10, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
With this grant application, the Police Department will purchase additional FLOCK cameras and related software. These cameras, which will be placed around the city, and the related software will assist with detecting stolen vehicles, and wanted individuals including but not limited to catalytic converter thefts.
If the project is awarded, purchases must be completed by August 31, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100 % Federal reimbursement up to $50,000, no grant match.
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-068 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-068, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2024-068
2. Grant Solicitation