12 - POLICE BODY CAMERA GRANT 2016

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Item No. 12 memorandum TO: City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Bob Hundley, Chief of Police SUBJECT: POLICE BODY CAMERA GRANT 2016 DATE: April 19, 2016 BACKGROUND: Several months ago, the police department was made aware of a grant opportunity for the purchase of body worn video cameras for police officers administered by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's office. STATUS OF ISSUE: The police department made the preliminary application for funding of the body worn video cameras for officers in the uniform patrol division. We have been notified that we have been selected to participate in this program and are now required to complete a formal application for the grant. This application process requires a resolution authorizing the application from Council. BUDGET: The grant allows for $31,500 in funds with a cash match of $7,875.00 for a total of $39,375.00. The cash match for this grant will be taken from a forfeiture account. There is no impact to the current police department budget. These funds will be used to purchase a minimum of 42 units for patrol officers and to upgrade storage of our video server. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the grant application to the Governor's CJD and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.