File #: 25-0966   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/3/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/17/2025 Final action:
Title: Approve Letter of Support for Allocation of FY2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds
Attachments: 1. Polk County 51% Letter, 2. request for legal services 51% letter, 3. Signed Legal Request - 51% Letter
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SUBJECT

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Approve Letter of Support for Allocation of FY2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds

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DESCRIPTION

As a condition of participation in the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, each applicant must submit a subgrant application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The application must include letters of support for the proposed funding allocation from at least 51 percent of the local units of government in Polk County, representing at least 51 percent of the county's population. A letter supporting the proposed allocation of these funds has been prepared and is submitted for Board approval.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend Board approve the letter of support for the proposed allocation of FY2024 JAG funds.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal Impact.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

T. Michelle Thurner, Director
Court Services Division
(863) 534-4125
michellethurner@polk-county.net