HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - Law Enforcement Block Grant - Crime PreventionCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY .COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 8
July 13, 2004
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Police Department
Bob McDonell, Chief of Police
John Klein, Lieutenant
949 - 644 -3710
jklein @nbpd.org
SUBJECT: Law Enforcement Block Grant— Crime Prevention
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive public comments and accept continued funding of the Crime Prevention
Program under the provisions of the United States Department of Justice Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant 2003 LLBX -0763.
DISCUSSION:
In 1996, the Police Department applied for and received block grant funds administered
by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. The purpose of the
grant was to fund the implementation of a Crime Prevention Program and staff the
program with a full -time Crime Prevention Specialist. The program under which the
funds were initially made available has been renewed each year since its inception, and
each renewal has been used to continue the Crime Prevention Program. The award for
this budget period is $24,569.
The program has successfully met or exceeded the goals established at its inception
through our effort to expand its scope and activity level. As a result, we are satisfied
with its progress to date, and it has also been well received by the public.
Administrative requirements of the Federal process mandate that the grant be
presented for public comment prior to the funds being expended. This requirement will
be satisfied by inclusion of this recommendation as a City Council meeting agenda item
and allowing the opportunity for the public input on the planned expenditure.
Law Enforcement Block Grant — Crime Prevention
July 13, 2004
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Environmental Review: None.
Prepared by: Submitted by:
J hn Klein, Lieutenant Bob McDonell
xecutive Officer Chief of Police