REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 8, 2021
FROM
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title v
Grant Application to the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve and authorize the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $401,618.80 for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023 for the Fiscal Year 2021 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program.
2. Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator to submit the electronic grant application, and accept related assurances and certifications, on behalf of the County, as requested by the U.S. Department of Justice, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator to transmit all documents in relation to this application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: John Ades, Captain, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). If awarded, this grant would provide funding in the amount of $401,618.80 to assist with backlogged DNA analysis and fund the cost of one Contract Criminalist position. If the application is successful, the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator (Department) will return to the Board of Supervisors (Board) for acceptance of the grant award and may request a budget adjustment as part of a future quarterly budget report, if necessary. No matching funds are required.
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