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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-26-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting Committee Room- 5/26/2009- 12:50 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Approve authorization of funds ($56,951.00) for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office Multi-Jurisdictional K-9 Task Force. Attachments 2. Consider a request from Dr. Scott J. Pidcock of Pidcock Chiropractic for a waiver from the requirement of a fire hydrant within 500 feet of the remote corner of the building located at 3028 Peach Orchard Road. (Referred from May 11 Public Safety) Attachments Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/26/2009 12:50 PM Approve funding for Richmond County Sheriff's Office K-9 Grant Department:Richmond County Sheriff's Office Caption:Approve authorization of funds ($56,951.00) 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 Assistance (BJA). This 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 Unit provides services for the Augusta/Richmond County, along with 13 other counties in the Central Savannah River Area. Funding for the grant is primarily used for operating expenses of the K-9 Unit. The K-9 unit consist of four narcotic detection dogs and three explosive detection dogs. Analysis:This is a reimburseable grant, the Sheriff's office submits expenditures incurred on a quarterly basis for reimbursement to CJCC Financial Impact:This is a 75/25 grant, BJA provides 75% of the funding ($42,713.00) with a required match of 25% ($14,238.00). Alternatives:None Recommendation:Approve funding ($42,713.00), for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds are approved in the RCSO 2009 budget and in account #273032601 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Public Safety Committee Meeting 5/26/2009 12:50 PM Pidcock Chiropractic Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Consider a request from Dr. Scott J. Pidcock of Pidcock Chiropractic for a waiver from the requirement of a fire hydrant within 500 feet of the remote corner of the building located at 3028 Peach Orchard Road. (Referred from May 11 Public Safety) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1