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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval of Support for $432,599 in Federal Justice Grant Funds for Broward County
Record date · August 21, 2024
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What This Bill Does
The City Commission has passed a resolution to formally support the allocation of $432,599 in federal grant money to Broward County. These funds are part of the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant-Countywide () program.
This resolution authorizes the city to send a letter of support to the federal government, which is a required step for Broward County to receive $432,599 in justice grant funding for local public safety initiatives.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Broward County
The county is the recipient of the $432,599 in federal grant funds.
City Commission
The commission is the governing body that voted to approve the letter of support.
Key Facts
- The City Commission approved a letter of support for the distribution of $432,599 in surplus federal funds.
- The funds originate from the Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant-Countywide (JAG-C) program.
- The funds are designated for distribution to Broward County.
- The resolution was introduced on July 31, 2024.
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- The resolution is classified as a 'Consent' item, indicating it was passed as part of a group of non-controversial items.
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Federal Surplus Utilization
The document highlights the mechanism by which local governments support the acquisition of surplus federal grant funds by county-level entities.
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