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Agenda 07/09/2013 Item #16J1 7/9/2013 16.J.1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommend that the Board of County Commissioners serve as the local coordinating unit of government for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Certification of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the official applicant. Sheriff's office staff as grant financial and program managers, approve the grant application when completed, and authorize acceptance of awards and associated budget amendments. OBJECTIVE: To seek appointment of the collier County Commission as the local coordinating unit for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the Certificate of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the official applicant, sheriff's Office staff as grant financial and program managers, approve the grant application when completed,and authorize acceptance of awards and associated budget amendments. CONSIDERATION: The Collier County Commission has participated in Edward Byrne Memorial JAG projects for over 20 years. Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013 JAG Countywide Program allocation for Collier County is $101,342. Board approval is needed for the collier County Commission to continue in the capacity of local coordinating agency. The Sheriff's Office will prepare a grant application to utilize the $101,342 JAG Countywide allocation to continue the Child Abuse/Sexual Offender/Sexual Predator Program. The Sexual Predator program is a comprehensive initiative to safeguard the community with a primary focus on protecting children from sexual predators and offenders.The grant will support the salary and benefits of one detective. Board approval is needed for the Commission to act as the coordinating unit; execute the Certificate of Participation; approve the Sheriff as the official applicant; the CCSO Finance Director as the grants' chief financial manager; the CCSO Grants Coordinator as the grant contact person and grant program manager; approve the grant application when completed; and authorize acceptance of the awards and associated budget amendments. FISCAL IMPACT: The U.S. Department of Justice will provide $101,342 in JAG grant funds. There is no local match requirement. GROWTH MANAGEMENT: There are no Growth Management Plan impacts resulting from this grant. LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for Board approval.—SRT. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners serve as the local coordinating unit of government for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and authorize the Board Chairwoman to execute the Certificate of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the official applicant, Sheriff's office staff as grant financial and program managers, approve the grant application when completed, and authorize acceptance of awards and associated budget amendments. PREPARED BY: Andrea Marsh,Finance Director APPROVED BY: Kevin Rambosk,Sheriff DATE: July 9,2013 Packet Page-1320- 7/9/2013 16.J.1. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.1611611. Item Summary: Recommendation to provide approval to designate the Sheriff as the official applicant and point of contact for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) FY13 Local Standard grant, authorize the electronic submission of the application, accept the grant when awarded, approve associated budget amendments and approve the Collier County Sheriffs Office to receive an award and expend 2013 JAG Standard grant funds. Meeting Date: 7/9/2013 Prepared By Approved By Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney Date: 6/28/2013 8:23:29 AM Name: TeachScott Title: Deputy County Attorney,County Attorney Date: 6/28/2013 10:39:23 AM Name: StanleyTherese Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior,Office of Manage Date: 7/1/2013 9:23:51 AM Name: IsacksonMark Title: Director-Corp Financial and Mgrnt Svs,CMO Date: 7/1/2013 9:24:59 AM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 7/1/2013 10:18:03 AM Packet Page -1321- j'ex Area 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . fri �0/3 ,9 J9 Florida Department of Business Support Rick Scott,Governor Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice Grants Pam Bondi,Attorney General Post Office Box 1489 Jeff Atwater,Chief Financial Officer Gerald M.Bailey Tallahassee,FL 32302-1489 Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner (850)617-1250 www.fdle.state.fl.us May 24, 2013 The Honorable Georgia Hitler Chairperson, Collier County Board of Commissioners 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, FL 34112 Re: Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program—JAG Countywide—State Solicitation Dear Chairperson Hiller: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) anticipates an award from the United States Department of Justice for FFY 2013 JAG funds. FDLE will distribute these funds in accordance with the JAG Countywide distribution provisions of Chapter 11 D-9, Aloto Florida Administrative Code. FDLE has set aside $101,342 funds for use by all units of government within Collier County. The enclosed Program Announcement provides an overview of these funds which can be used by local units of government to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. Please note that the Program Announcement includes information from the U.S. Department of Justice relating several areas of national focus and its priorities to help maximize the effectiveness of the Byrne/JAG funding. As a condition of participation in this program,the units of government in each county must reach a consensus concerning the expenditure of these funds. This consensus must include the projects to be implemented as well as the agency responsible for such implementation. Developing such consensus will require someone to exercise leadership and assume a coordinating role in the development of applications for these funds. FDLE recommends that the Board of County Commissioners assume this responsibility. In the event the county declines to serve in this capacity, the Department will request the governing body of each municipality in the county, in descending order of population, to serve as the coordinating unit of government. Service •integrity •Respect •Quality Packet Page -1322- 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . The Honorable Georgia Hiller May 24, 2013 Page Two The enclosed Certificate of Participation form requests the identification of an individual coordinator. We will send this individual further information regarding the application process in FDLE's on-line grant management system. Please complete the enclosed Certificate of Participation and return it as soon as possible to: Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice Grants 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Attention: Clayton H. Wilder, Administrator FDLE does not discriminate, and prohibits subgrant recipients from discriminating, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in the delivery of services or benefits or in employment. We look forward to working with you. If you have any questions or if we can provide you with any assistance regarding the JAG Program, please contact me at (850) 617-1250. Sincerely, • oa n H. Wilder Administrator CHW/JP/aI Enclosures cc: Mayors in Collier County Law Enforcement Agencies in Collier County Project Directors in Collier County Packet Page-1323- 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program Countywide State Solicitation The State of Florida, Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), anticipates an award from the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) for$7,071,683 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)funds. FDLE will distribute these funds in accordance with the JAG Countywide distribution provisions of Chapter 11 D-9, Florida Administrative Code. This announcement is to notify eligible applicants of program requirements. Please note this Program Announcement includes information from the USDOJ relating several areas of national focus and its priorities to help maximize the effectiveness of the Byrne/JAG funding. Eligible Applicants Units of local government are eligible to receive subgrants from FDLE. "Units of local government" means any city, county, town, township, borough, parish, village, or other general-purpose political subdivision of a State and includes Native American Tribes that perform law enforcement functions as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. Program Strategy and Purposes JAG blends the previous Byrne Formula and Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Programs to provide agencies with the flexibility to prioritize and to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs conditions. JAG funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice. Local units of government receiving JAG funding have the flexibility to implement projects in any of the seven federally approved purpose areas, listed below. 1) Law enforcement programs 2) Prosecution and court programs 3) Prevention and education programs 4) Corrections and community corrections programs 5) Drug treatment and enforcement programs 6) Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs 7) Crime victim and witness programs Any law enforcement or justice initiative previously eligible for funding under Byrne or LLEBG is eligible for JAG funding. Coordination Efforts Each county is allocated a sum of money for use by all local governments within the county. This amount is determined through a funding algorithm established in the administrative rule. Page 1 Packet Page-1324- 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . Chapter 11 D-9.005, Florida Administrative Code, requires that units of government in each county reach consensus concerning the expenditure of these funds, including the projects to be implemented and the agency responsible for such implementation. Maximum coordination is required to meet this program requirement, and the Department requests the county board of commissioners to serve as the coordinating unit for all local governments within the county. The Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, in each county so notified is requested to return to the Department a statement of certification indicating the county's willingness to serve. This certification must be returned within 30 days from the date of receipt of notification. In the event the county declines to serve in this capacity, the Department will request the governing body of each municipality in the county, in descending order of population, to serve as the coordinating unit of government. Each county or coordinating unit of government is encouraged to form a criminal justice coordinating/planning group to identify and implement criminal justice priorities for the county, to plan strategies to address those priorities, to identify areas of greatest need, and to review all possible sources of revenue to make sure that funds go to the programs or issues that need them most. Furthermore, FDLE requires that units of government in each county reach consensus concerning the expenditure of the JAG funds, including the projects to be implemented and the agency responsible for such implementation. Each county must document this consensus by submitting letters from at least 51 percent of the units of government which also represent at least 51 percent of the population located in said county. Match Requirements There is no match requirement under the guidelines of the JAG program. DOJ/Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Priorities BJA wishes to ensure that recipients are aware of several areas of national focus and priority and to encourage recipients to maximize the effective use of JAG funds. The following is a brief list of key priorities: 1) Reducing Gun Violence 2) Recidivism Reduction and Justice System Realignment 3) Indigent Defense 4) Evidence-Based "Smart" Programs For more information on BJA's priorities, recipients may access: https://www.bja.gov/Funding/13JAGStateSol.pdf(see pages 13-14). This is for informational purposes only; do not apply for any funds through this solicitation. Recipient must still submit an application for funding through SIMON. Page 2 Packet Page-1325- 7/9/2013 16.J.1. Application Requirements and Deadlines Once the Certificate of Participation form designating the coordinator for your county is received, the Office of Criminal Justice Grants will send this individual further information regarding the application process. Applicants must apply on-line using FDLE's grant management system. The deadline for the on-line submission is 5:00 P.M.. Wednesday.July 24. 2013. In addition, applicants must print out the completed application and submit two (2) hard copies (both with original signatures) no later than 5:00 P.M.. Friday. August 2. 2013. A separate application must be submitted for each proposed project. Applications should be mailed or hand delivered to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Office of Criminal Justice Grants, 2331 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, Attention: Clayton H. Wilder, Administrator. Applications must be accompanied by letters of approval representing agreement among at least 51 percent of all units of local government representing at least 51 percent of the county population as to the allocation of dollars to each project in the county. Questions regarding this Program Announcement should be directed to Clayton H. Wilder, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, at(830) 617-1250. Page 3 Packet Page-1326- 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . � e'. it r 1,�' � -i ,1� t �a ` A LTV's I ff June 25,2013 Mr. Clayton H. Wilder, Administrator Office of Criminal Justice Grants Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 RE: Collier County FYI3 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program/Application Dear Mr. Wilder: In compliance with State of Florida Rule 11D-9, F.A.C.,the Marco Island Police Department supports the distribution of$101,342 of FY13 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program funds for the following project within Collier County: Subgrantee Title of Project Federal Funds Collier County Child Abuse/Sexual Offender/ $101,342 Sheriff's Office Sexual Predator Project Sincerely, x Dave Baer Assistant Chief of Police Packet Page -1327- 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . City of Everglades City ,, P.O.Box 110,Everglades City,Collier County,Florida 34139 City Hall 102 Copeland&Broadway Phone(239)695-3781 Fax(239)695-3020 • June 13,2013 • • Mr Clayton i4 Wilder,l du inlstrator . :.:,{ , , • - ..• --- "Office of Criminal Justice;Gr"ants' ;,Flotida'DepSartment of law Enforcement t,; f,:,^.• • 331'Phillips Road.. �rt 's r ku:.. - , =3: y .,'' "2 x( r s :f -'T il;h ssee,Florida 32398' �, . . �•:. a i SC f E.` • _ ;RE:Collier County FFY•2013,Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Asslstante Grant(JAG)Program/Appi{catio7� • •',;3°s a•<.i i M.4�.. - ' ",;iC-: ♦ } )f ,f f Y 3- ,.Rte.• ,r;• Dear Mr.Wilder: . F' - C , :•� j" I ;•`.. ,. f• . approves the distribution of . :',,;,;c-;z ;In compUancewftli State of F{orida-;Rule 11D-9,F./A,G,Everglades qty app ,•L 4:::•„.•::,•:,'-`, $101,342 of FFY Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program funds for the following project within Collier County:..., I ,-r''4 - -=" ''^• 'r�' '• '"' Title of Project Federal Funds Collier'dgin ll r F°; Child Abusq/Sexval.Offender/ •$ • e ' - Sexual Sexual Predator PrJegt • "k• "�f ' } t .F : ..18F:f�c' n �F, s c 1... ......„. . .. , . , : :„... ,F rel ro ktfili ti '144 • /J /�j may,: t-E a f*•=1'sammy Hamilton,Jr. •Mayor ' Mayor City Clark City Attorney Sammy Hamilton,Jr. Dottie Smallwood Joiner Colleen J.MaoAlister,Esq. Packet Page-1328- 7/9/2013 16.J.1. CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program Date: Tay zee Mr. Clayton H. Wilder Administrator Office of Criminal Justice Grants Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Dear Mr. Wilder: This is to inform you that the Board of County Commissioners Accepts xx Declines the invitation to serve as the coordinating unit of government in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. For purposes of coordinating the preparation of our apptication(s) for grant funds with the Office of Criminal Justice Grants, we have designated the following person: Name: Kevin Ramhnsk Title: Sheriff E-mail address: hgiacolliersheriff_org Agency: Collier County Sheriff's Office Address: 3319 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112-4901 Telephone:239-252-6952 County: cot] i er Date: ::7 & t2.0/.3 Sincerely, Chair, Board of County Commissioners OCJG-024 (Rev. May 2011) Packet Page -1329- 7/9/2013 16.J.1 . Board of Collier County Commissioners Donna Fiala Georgia A. Hiller, Esq. Tom Henning Fred W. Coyle Jim Colette District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 June 27,2013 Mr. CIayton Wilder,Administrator Office of Criminal Justice Grants Department of Law Enforcement 2331 Phillips Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 Dear Mr.Wilder. In compliance with State of Florida Rule 11 D-9, F.A.C., the Board of Collier County Commissioners approves the distribution of $101,342 of the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Adwo Countywide FFY 2013 funds for the following project within Collier County: SUBGRANTEE TITLE OF PROJECT DOLLAR AMOUNT Collier County Child Abuse/Sexual Offender/ $101,342 Sexual Predator Project Sincerely, Georgia Hiller,Esq Chairwoman 3299 Tanrami Trail East Suite 303•Naples.Florida 34112-5746.239-252-8097•FAX 239-252-3602 Packet Page-1330-