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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING THE 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-118 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $47,700 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Police Department has recently received notice of the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $47,700 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. These funds were allocated to the Police Department based on city population and Part 1 violent crime statistics.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
Proposed to streamline justice funding and grant administration, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their local needs and conditions. Federal funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program must be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and cannot replace, o...
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