HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement_General_5/13/2021_Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Com357 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
May 13, 2021
Village of Tequesta
Police Department
Police Chief Gus Medina
Mr. Cody Menacof, Bureau Chief
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Office of Criminal Justice Grants
2331 Phillips Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
C/O THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Dear Mr. Menacof:
561-768-0500
www.tequesta.org
In compliance with the State of Florida Rule 11 D-9, F.A. C., the Village of Tequestaapproves the
distribution of $277,983 of Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) funds for the Countywide Reentry Program and the Pa1mFUSE (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
$257,983.00
Palm Beach County
PahnFUSE
$20,000.00
TOTAL
$277,983.00
Sincerel
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Mayor
Frank D'Ambra, III
Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone Mayor Frank D'Ambra, III
Council Member Bruce Prince
Council Member Laurie Brandon
Council Member Molly Young
Village Manager Jeremy Allen
Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - May 13 2021
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 2020 (Federal Fiscal Year
2020/County Fiscal Year 2021) Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. The total allocation to Palm
Beach County is $277,983.00.
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POTENTIAL MOTION / DIRECTION REQUESTED:
Recommend to Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Criminal Justice Commission
301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 1001
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4705
(561)355-4943
Fax: (561)355-4941
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Joseph Ianno, Jr., Chairman
Kevin L. Jones, Vice Chairman
Rachel Docekal, Treasurer
Nellie King, Secretary
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Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners
Dave Kerner, Mayor
Robert S. Weinroth, Vice Mayor
Maria Sachs
Gregg K. Weiss
Maria G. Marino
Melissa McKinlav
Mack Bernard
County Administrator
Verdenia C. Baker
`An Equal Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer"
April 19, 2021
To All Palm Beach County Mayors:
The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) seeks your approval in the allocation of Federal
Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (JAG -
Countywide) funds. The total allocation to Palm Beach County is $277,983.00. The CJC
received notification on April 14, 2021 of this funding for the period October 1, 2020
through September 30, 2022.
The CJC will continue funding 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
$257,983.00
Palm Beach County
PalmFUSE
$ 20,000.00
TOTAL
$277,983.00
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 Friday, May 7, 2021.
Because of COVID-19 concerns and safe practices, please process and send your letters
digitally to Allison Orr, email address: alorr@pbcsov.org.
(PLEASE DO NOT SEND THE LETTER TO FDLE)
If you should require additional information or have any questions, please contact
Regenia Herring (561) 355-2314. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly
appreciated.
S' cerely,
egenia ring
Executive Director
Cc: All Palm Beach County Police Chiefs
Richard C. Radcliff, Executive Director, PBC League of Cities