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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-27-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting Committee Room- 5/27/2008- 12:30 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Approve authorization of funds ($39,548.15) for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office Multi Jurisdictional K-9 Task Force. Attachments Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/27/2008 12:30 PM Approve funding for Richmond County Sheriff's Office K-9 Grant Department:Richmond County Sheriff's Office Caption:Approve authorization of funds ($39,548.15) for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office Multi Jurisdictional K-9 Task Force. Background:In 2000 the Richmond County Sheriff's Office developed a regional K-9 Task Force, which receives funding through a grant from the Bureau of Justice and Assistance (BJA). This K-9 unit is still operating and providing services to the area. The funding is received from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) of Georgia, which administers BJA grants for the federal program. The K-9 units provides services for Augusta/Richmond County along with 13 other counties in the CSRA region. Funding from the grants is used primarily for operating expenses of the K-9 unit. The K-9 unit consist of four narcotics detection dogs and three explosive detection dogs. Analysis:The is a reimbursable grant, the Sheriff's office submits expenditures incurred on a quaterly basis for reimbursement to CJCC. Financial Impact:This is a 75/25 grant,BJA provides 75% ($29,661.00) of the funding and requires a 25% ($9,887.15) match. Alternatives:None Recommendation:Approve funding ($39,548.15) for the Richmond County Sherff's Office Multi Jurisdictional K-9 Task Force Funds are Available in the Following Funds are approved in the RCSO 2008 budget and in account #273032601. Cover Memo Item # 1 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 6 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 7 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 8 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 9 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 10 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 11 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 12 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 13 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 14 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 15 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 16 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 17 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Attachment number 18 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1