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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05_4/9/2020 (2)Agenda Item #5. Regular Council STAFF MEMO a Meeting: Regular Council - Apr 09 2020 Staff Contact: Gus Medina, Police Chief Department: Police Approve Palm Beach County Allocation of Funds to our Reentry and FUSE Programs The Criminal Justice Commission Seeks the Approval in the Allocation of FY 2019 (Federal Fiscal Year 2019/County Fiscal Year 2020) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. The Total Allocation to Palm Beach County is $312,028.00 Approve ,TTMHMENTS: LtrToMayorsJAG19-20REV (002) PBC Allocation Page 53 of 96 Ac Criminal Justice Commission 301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 1001 West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4705 (561) 355-4943 Fax: (561) 355-4941 http://discover.pbclzov.ore/criminal justice/ Joseph lanno, Jr., Chairman Kevin L. Jones, Vice Chairman Rachel Doeekal, Treasurer Nellie King, Secretary ■ Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Dave Kerner, Mayor Robert S. Weimoth, Vice Mayor Hal R. Valeche Gregg K. Weiss Mary Lou Berger Melissa McKinlay Mack Bernard County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker "An Equal Opportunity Afrinative Action Employer" March 26, 2020 To All Palm Beach County Mayors: The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) seeks your approval in the allocation of FY20 (Federal Fiscal Year 2019/County Fiscal Year 2020) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. The total allocation to Palm Beach County is $312,028. The CJC received notification on March 9, 2020 of this funding for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This funding was delayed due to Federal litigation surrounding sanctuary city protections, which have since been lifted. The CJC voted to support continuation of existing countywide programs at the funding amounts listed below including: 1) The Reentry Program, which provides transitional services for adults and juveniles released from jail and prison to Palm Beach County; and 2) The PalmFUSE Program, which breaks the cycle of incarceration and homelessness among individuals with complex behavioral health challenges who are the highest users of jail, homeless shelters, hospitals and other crisis system services. Palm Beach County PROJECT TITLE FEDERAL FUNDS RECOMMENDED Palm Beach County Reentry Program $240,228.00 Palm Beach County PaImFUSE 71,800.00 TOTAL $312,028.00 The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) requires that fifty-one percent (51%) of the local units of government representing at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the county's population agree on the allocation of these funds. For your convenience, we have prepared the attached sample letter for your use. Due to the application deadline, we ask that this letter be received at the CJC Office no later than April 24, 2020. Because of COVID-19 concerns and safe practices, please process and send your letters digitally to Allison Orr, email address: alorr@pbcgov.org. (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THE LETTER TO FDLE) If you should require additional information or have any questions, please contact Kristina Henson (561) 355-4943. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, izlv�� VV �" Kristina Henson Executive Director Cc: All Palm Beach County Police Chiefs Richard C. Radcliff, Executive Director, PBC League of Cities Page 54 of 96 Agenda Item #5. Village of Tequesta 345 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 April 9, 2020 Ms. Rona Kay Cradit, Bureau Chief Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Criminal Justice Grants 2331 Phillips Road P.O. Box 1489 Tallahassee, FL 32308 C/O THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Dear Ms. Cradit: 561-768-0700 www.tequesta.org In compliance with the State of Florida Rule IID-9, F.A.C., the Village of Tequesta approves the distribution of $312,028 of Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (County Fiscal Year 2020) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds for the Countywide Reentry Program and the PalmFUSE (Frequent Users System Engagement) Project within Palm Beach County as follows: PALM BEACH COUNTY PROJECT TITLE FEDERAL FUNDS RECOMMENDED Palm Beach County Countywide Reentry Program 240,228.00 Palm Beach County PalmFUSE 71,800.00 TOTAL 312,028.00 Sincerely, Mayor Abigail Brennan Village of Tequesta Vice -Mayor Kristi Johnson Mayor Abby Brennan Council Member Laurie Brandon Council Member Vince Arena Council Member Kyle Stone Village Manager Jeremy Allen Page 55 of 96