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Resolution to Apply for Federal Justice Assistance Grant (FY 2024)

Original title: RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - FY 2024 LOCAL SOLICITATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY’S EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST AND FINAL READING (Speaker - Tammy Hillier, Community Services Manager)

October 24, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This enables the city to seek federal funding for local justice and public safety initiatives, though the specific dollar amount and project scope are determined by the federal grant application process.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pinellas Park City Administration

The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to act as representatives for the grant application and compliance.

Pinellas Park Residents

Residents may be affected by the future implementation of public safety programs funded by the grant.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 24, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Pinellas Park City Council has authorized the city to apply for the 2024 from the U.S. Department of Justice. This formally designates the Mayor and City Manager as the authorized representatives to manage the application and compliance process.

Key Facts

The City Council authorized the filing of the FY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application.
The Mayor and City Manager are designated as the city's official executive officers and authorized representatives for this grant.
The resolution mandates city compliance with all requirements of the Justice Assistance Grant program.
The resolution was processed as a public hearing with a first and final reading on September 24, 2024.
The file number for this legislative action is 24-2654.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant?

It is a federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice that provides funding to local governments for various justice and public safety programs.

Does this resolution guarantee the city will receive money?

No, this authorizes the city to file the application; the actual award of funds depends on the federal review process.

Why It Matters

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Standardized Grant Compliance

The city is utilizing a formal resolution process to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements, indicating a structured approach to federal funding acquisition.

City of Pinellas Park U.S. Department of Justice

Connected Entities

organizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency providing the grant funding.”Map →

locationCity of Pinellas Park“The local government entity applying for the grant.”Map →

personTammy Hillier“Community Services Manager who presented the resolution.”Map →

otherEdward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant“The specific federal grant program being applied for.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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