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An Ordinance approving an Memorandum of Understanding between Jackson County, Missouri and the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri for the distribution of $12,788 from the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the same. (F&BC 5-4-26)
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Issue/Request:
This item requests approval to accept $12,788 from the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds and to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with Jackson County for distribution of those funds. Jackson County serves as the fiscal agent for the grant. Approval is required to authorize acceptance of the funds and execution of the agreement.
Key Issues:
The City of Lee’s Summit has been allocated $12,788 from the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds through the U.S. Department of Justice. These funds are awarded through a formula allocation and distributed at the county level. Jackson County applied for the grant on behalf of participating jurisdictions and serves as the fiscal agent responsible for administering and distributing funds.
As part of the JAG program requirements, jurisdictions receiving an allocation must enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with the fiscal agent outlining the terms of distribution, reporting requirements, and compliance with federal grant conditions.
The proposed agreement establishes the City’s allocation amount and authorizes Jackson County to distribute funds upon execution. Acceptance of the award provides funding to support law enforcement-related equipment, training, or technology improvements consistent with federal guidelines. The grant does not require a local match.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) between Jackson County and the City of Lee's Summit for the distribution of $12,...
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