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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
SHERIFF'S OFFICE |
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DATE: |
August 18, 2003 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
September 9, 2003 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
FROM: |
Sheriff Don Horsley |
SUBJECT: |
2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant |
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Recommendation |
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff's Office to apply for the 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block grant funds and allow the County Manager to enter into a written contract with the Department of Justice in the amount of $12,025. |
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Background |
Beginning in FY 1996/97, Congress has annually approved the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program (LLEBG). This program entitles each selected criminal justice agency to a specified amount of funding, to be used for various categories of equipment or services. Award amounts vary year-to-year by agency, based on the LLEBG formula. This year San Mateo County's award is $12,025 with a local hard match requirement of $1,336. Two mandatory hearings must be held before completing the LLEBG application and requesting draw down of funds; the Advisory Board hearing was held on August 19, 2003 and the Public Hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2003 before the County Board of Supervisors. |
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Discussion |
The Department of Justice LLEBG Program provides grant funds directly to local law enforcement agencies. The agencies can use these funds in any of seven broad-based purpose areas. However, funds cannot be used to purchase, lease, rent or acquire vehicles or Bulletproof Vests. Further, funding must be used to increase the amount of funds that would be available otherwise from State and local sources (the "non-supplantation" requirement).
For FY 2003/04, the Sheriff's Office has been awarded $12,025 which we have identified in our budget to continue our crime prevention program, CARON. The Sheriff's Office will apply under Purpose Area VI, establishing crime prevention programs involving cooperation between community residents and law enforcement personnel to control, detect, or investigate crime or to prosecute criminals.
The Sheriff's Office will use the funds to continue funding an Outreach worker in the CARON program. This program's primary goal is crime prevention in the North Fair Oaks area. |
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Vision Alignment |
#7 Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors. |
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Fiscal Impact |
LLEBG funding of $12,025 and the required local match of $1,336 is included in the recommended FY 2003/04 Sheriff's Office budget. There is no net County cost increase. |