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7.A. - Page 3 <br />Attachment 1 <br />RESOLUTION NO. <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />REDWOOD CITY RATIFYING THE CITY'S BYRNE JAG <br />APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $24,742 <br />GRANT FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 TOWARDS <br />POLICE EQUIPMENT <br />WHEREAS, the Redwood City Police Department applied for and was <br />subsequently awarded a federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) in <br />the amount of $24,742; and <br />WHEREAS, grant funds may be used for the purchase of police <br />equipment; and <br />WHEREAS, it is the Police Chief's recommendation to use Byrne JAG <br />funds for the purchase of police equipment, specifically for replacement duty <br />weapons to be issued to all sworn personnel; and <br />WHEREAS, on September 12, 2011, the City Council held a public <br />hearing to consider the application for and expenditure of grant funds in the <br />amount of $24,742; and <br />WHEREAS, the Police Department budget does not currently include an <br />appropriation for these grant funds. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF REDWOOD <br />CITY, AS FOLLOWS: <br />1. The City Council ratifies the City of Redwood City's application for a <br />federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG). <br />2. The City Council approves the proposed use of Byrne JAG funds in <br />the amount of $24,742.00 for the purpose of purchasing <br />replacement duty weapons. <br />3. The Police Chief is authorized to expend $24,742.00 of Byrne JAG <br />funds for the purchase of replacement duty weapons. <br />4. The Police Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 is <br />amended to include estimated revenues of $24,742 and to create <br />the appropriation in the amount of $24,742 for the Police <br />Department "Operations" account 150.62131.40.16003. <br />5. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. <br />ATTY /RESO /RESO.2157 <br />082911 <br />