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34.

Meeting Date:	05/19/2009
Submitted For:	Cynthia Long	Submitted By:	Grimes Kathy, Commissioner Pct. #2
Department:	Commissioner Pct. #2

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Agenda Item

Discuss and take appropriate action on participation in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) through CAPCOG.

Background

The Governor's Office, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) will receive $90 million in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Forty ($40) million dollars will be allocated among the 24 COGs in Texas to score and prioritize at the local level. CJD has allocated $2,058,235 to CAPCOG Region 12 to support local criminal justice efforts. These funds will be available through a competive grant application process. The due date for these applications to be submitted to the Governor's Office is Monday, June 1st, 2009. The Sheriff's Office and Juvenile Services are working on application details for grant submission.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

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Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	05/14/2009 11:55 AM
Form Started By: Pierce Kathy		Started On: 05/14/2009 11:17 AM
Final Approval Date: 05/14/2009