Approval to participate in the 2019 Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAGC) in which FDLE has allocated $125,400  for use by all units of government within Seminole County; authorize the Chairman to execute the Certificate of Participation naming Allison Thall as the Coordinator for the countywide application(s); and authorize the Chairman to execute any supporting documentation as may be required for the application(s). Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)

Through the JAG-C grant, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides an annual allocation to local government agencies for activities that prevent and control crime.  Staff was notified that Seminole County's allocation for FY2019 is $125,400.

The grant guidelines require that all units of government in the county reach a consensus concerning distribution of these funds for projects within the FDLE specified focus areas.  The FDLE recommends facilitation of this consensus and coordination of the application process be handled by Seminole County.  Staff is requesting Board acceptance of this role by execution of a Certificate of Participation naming Allison Thall as the designated coordinator.

In compliance with grant guidelines, Mrs. Thall spoke with all law enforcement agencies in Seminole County including the Sheriff’s office and a consensus was established for the 2019 grant funding.  All funds will be used for the Sheriff’s CAD Modernization program which is a public safety solution platform that saves lives by facilitating rapid response, regional collaboration and resource sharing.