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MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC UNIT
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. In collaboration with sixteen (16) eligible law enforcement agencies in Broward County, the Police Department has been allocated $16,382 from the U.S. Department of Justice as its FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) share of the $555,734 allocated to the Broward County region. The Justice Assistance Grant funds may be used for any legitimate law enforcement projects, as defined by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funding allocation is determined by a formula that is based primarily upon the preceding year crime data reported to the F.B.I. and population trends.
2. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is now requiring all JAG applicants to have their project submissions approved by city leaders. Approval of the police department’s application is required to comply with the intent of the grant solicitation.
3. Broward County will act as the countywide lead agency for the 2026 Justice Assistance Grant process and may deduct 10% of the City’s award for administrative and management purposes. The total amount Pembroke Pines will receive in grant funds is $14,743.80.
4. The police department proposes the purchase of (5) police traffic radars as their FY26 JAG project to enhance the Police Department’s traffic unit. These devices will allow officers to detect driver speed during special traffic operations and routine traffic law enforcement.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: The total cost of equipment is $17,500. $14,743.80 in grant funds will be spent; $2,756.20 additional costs will be covered with police department funds.
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Accounts will be created after commission approval of the Memorandum of Understanding.
c) Source of ...
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