Agenda Item Title:
Authorize Staff to Apply for and Accept if Awarded the 2017 Department of Justice Body-Worn Camera Implementation Grant
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
02/15/2017
City Council Hearing Date:
02/21/2017
Petitioner:
Chief Karl Jegeris
Staff Contact:
Chief Karl Jegeris
Agenda Item Summary:
The Police Department requests permission to apply, and accept if granted, the 2017 DOJ Body-Worn Camera Implementation Grant. This grant will be applied for and accepted in partnership with the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. The overall award would be for $800,000, with the City and County each responsible for one-quarter of the funding, or $200,000 each.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
| Funding | Cost Center |
|---|---|
| The overall award would be for $800,000. The DOJ would provide $400,000, with the City and County each responsible for one-quarter of the funding, or $200,000 each. If approved, RCPD would seek $200,000 through the priority based budget process for their 2018 budget request. | |
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve