Agenda 09/08/2015 Item #16J29/8/2015 16.J.2.
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 2015
Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification of Participation, designate the Sheriff
as the official applicant. Sheriffs 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 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Participation, designate the Sheriff as the official
applicant, sheriffs 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) 2015 JAG Countywide Program allocation for Collier
County is $83,641. Board approval is needed for the collier County Commission to continue in the capacity of
local coordinating agency.
The Sheriffs Office will prepare a grant application to utilize the $83,641 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 $83,641 in JAG grant funds. There is no
local match requirement.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT: There are no Growth Management Plan impacts resulting from this grant.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form
and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
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 2015 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, Sheriffs 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: August 6, 2015
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.1611612.
Item 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 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program
and authorize the Chairman 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.
Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
8/18/2015 7:29:44 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
8/18/2015 7:29:45 AM
Approved By
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/18/2015 8:32:37 AM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 8/18/2015 9:29:54 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Division Director - Corp Fin & Mgmt Svc, Office of
Date: 8/18/2015 10:24:05 AM
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Name: StanleyTherese
Title: Manager - Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 8/26/2015 12:27:33 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 8/26/2015 1:26:07 PM
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CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Countywide Program
Date:
Ms. Pefta T. Herring
Bureau Chief
Office of Criminal Justice Grants
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Dear Ms. Herring:
This is to inform you that the Board of County Commissioners Accepts _ 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 application(s) for grant funds with the Office
of Criminal Justice Grants, we have designated the following person:
Name:
Title:
Agency:
Address:
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Telephone County.
Sincerely,
Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Rule Reference I I D-9. OD6 OW-3-024 (Rev. June 2012)
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July 16, 2015
The Honorable Tim Nance
Chairman, Collier County
Board of Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
Re: Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program -
JAG Countywide - State Solicitation
Dear Chairman Nance.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement IDLE) anticipates an award from the United States
Department of Justice for IFFY 2015 JAG funds. FDLE vAl distribute these funds in accordance With the
JAG Countywide distribution provisions of Chapter 11 D-9. Florida Administrative Code,
FDLE has set aside $83,641 funds for use by all units of gavernmentwithin Collier County. Enclosed are
the following documents to assist your county with the strategic planning and allocation process.
JAG,- Countywide Program Announcement & Application Instructions
JAG-Countywide Project Timeline
JAG-Countywide Application Checklist
Certificate of Participation
The enclosed Program Announcement provides an overview of time funds which can be used by local
units of government to supports broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the
criminal justice System. Please note the Program Announcement includes information from the U.S.
Department of Justice relating several area of national focus and its priorities to help maximize the
effectiveness of the Byrne/JAG funding.
The Application Instructions provide an overview Of requirements for submitting the JAG-Countywide
request for funding through FDILE's on-line grant management system (SIMON). JAG-Countywide
documents are also located online at
htti):Ihvww. idle .state .fl .usicontentfGrants/JAGC201B.asax
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. This coordinator will also serve as a liaison between the awarding agency
and the subrecipiengs) to ensure all reports, documentation, and timelines are being submitted as per the
requirements of the agreement
FDLE recommends 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
gDvemment.
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The Honorable Tim Nance
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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 online grant
management system.
The information provided for this year's award process Is similar to fflose provided in previous years, but
contain substantial revision based on new state and federal requirements for subawards involving federal
grant funds. Please review all information and ensure the designated County Coordinator forwards all
relevant program and application information to applicable JAG Project Directors within your county.
Please complete the enclosed Certificate of Participation and return it as soon as possible to the mailing
address below:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Office of Criminal Justice Grants
Attention: Petrina T. Herring
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
FDLE does not discriminate, and prohibits subrecipients from discritrtinating, 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. Please contact me or the JAG supervisor Randall Smyth at (850)
617-1250 with any questions or for further assistance regarding the JAG Program,
Sincerely,
Petrina T. Herring
Bureau Chief
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Enclosure
cc Mayors in Collier County
Law Enforcement Agencies in Collier County
Cun�ent JAG Project Directors in Collier County
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Board of Collier County Commissioners
Donna Fiala Geor9ta A. Hilter. Esq Tom Henning Fred W. Coyle Tim Nance
District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
September 8, 2015
Ms. Petrina T. Herring
Administrator
Office of Criminal Justice Grants
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
2331 Phflllps Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Dear Ms. Herring:
This is to inform you that the Board of County Commissioners Accepts _ Declines the invitation to
serve as the coordinating unit of government in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward
Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
For purposes of coordinating the preparation of our application(s) for grant funds with the Office of
Criminal Justice Grants, we have designated the following person:
Name: Kevin Rambosk
Title: Sheriff
E-mail: marien.ruiz@ccilliersheriff.ora
Agency:. Collier County Sheriff's -Office
Address: 3319 Tamiami Trail E
City: Naples Zip: 34112
Telephone: 239-252-0852 County: Collier
Sincerely,
Chair, Board of County Commissioners
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