File #: 24-1154   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 7/1/2024 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 7/16/2024 Final action: 7/16/2024
Title: Approve letter of support for allocation of FY2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds.
Attachments: 1. Polk County 51% Letter, 2. request-for-legal-services 51% Letter

SUBJECT

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Approve letter of support for allocation of FY2023 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 population.  A letter supporting the proposed allocation of these funds has been prepared for Board approval.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Recommend Board Approve the letter of support for the proposed allocation of FY2023 JAG funds.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

No Fiscal Impact

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

T. Michelle Thurner, Director

Court Services Division

(863) 534-4125

michellethurner@polk-county.net