HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-008 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 OPERATING
BUDGET THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Police Department received notice from the Bureau of Justice Assistance of
the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $63,372; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2024 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant will be used for the personnel costs of one Police
Community Relations Specialist; and
WHEREAS, the Police Community Relations Specialist provides a vital link between the
community and the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, an opportunity for the public to comment on the grant was provided to seek
input regarding the grant application and appropriations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with the
U.S. Department of Justice, any amendments, extensions, or renewals of the agreement, and any
and all documents necessary and appropriate to implement this resolution in the form as may be
required or approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the
City Manager, or designee, is authorized to take all necessary action to administer, monitor,
manage, and ensure compliance with the program including certifications made in the application,
and further to enter into and execute contracts with third parties to implement the program or use
of the funds, as appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
hereby accepts $63,372 from the U.S. Department of Justice and approves the transfer of $47,306
to the Federal Grant Fund from the General Fund.
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Resolution No. 2025-008
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Roxana Kennedy Marco A. Verdugo
Police Chief City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of January 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2025-008 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of January 2025.
Executed this 14th day of January 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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