High Point Finance Committee approves JAG grant agreements for body camera funding

The Finance Committee meeting held on March 20, 2025, in High Point, North Carolina, focused on key financial agreements and grant approvals. Mayor Pro Tem Britt Moore led the meeting, which included Councilwoman Monica Peters and Councilman Tim Andrew, confirming a quorum despite the absence of Councilman Holmes.

The primary agenda item was the approval of a resolution to ratify interlocal and subrecipient agreements related to the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Eric Almeida presented the details, explaining that this grant, shared among High Point, Greensboro, and Guilford County, would provide High Point with $40,115.20. The funds are intended to support the city's annual service agreement for body-worn cameras through Axon Enterprise.

Council members discussed the necessity of public comment on this item, clarifying that it was a requirement of the agreement rather than a traditional public hearing. No members of the public were present to comment, but the council proceeded with a motion to approve the resolution, which passed unanimously.

Following the JAG grant discussion, the committee moved on to the next agenda item, which involved an authorizing resolution for the Federal Transit Administration, presented by Transit Manager Angela Wines. Further details on this item were not disclosed during the meeting.

The outcomes of this meeting highlight the city's ongoing efforts to secure funding for essential services, particularly in law enforcement and public transit, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community safety and mobility.