Committees accept Edward Byrne JAG allocation and FEMA public assistance reimbursements
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Summary
The committee approved acceptance of a FY2025 Edward Byrne JAG award of $81,730 for KCKPD training and equipment and accepted FEMA public assistance reimbursement for July 2025 storm damage that covers the majority of emergency spending, with UG cost shares noted.
The standing committees approved two grant actions: one routine police grant and a FEMA public assistance reimbursement tied to July 2025 storm damage.
Laura Cromwell, fiscal manager for the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, asked the committee to accept the FY2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant allocation of $81,730 (a formula, noncompetitive award). Cromwell said the department plans to use most of the funds to support a virtual‑reality taser training program and to purchase a utility task vehicle for use at stadiums and large events. The performance period runs through Sept. 30, 2028; no local match is required. The committee approved the fast‑track acceptance 6‑0.
Separately, Jennifer Tarwater and Ian Hayes updated the committee on FEMA public assistance for the July 17–20, 2025 storm that produced 5–8 inches of rain across Wyandotte County, damaging sanitary/storm utilities, roads and bridges. They said federal reimbursement is structured as 75% federal, 10% state and 15% UG for categories C–F; UG had already used emergency cash funds for immediate category A/B response and requested acceptance for reimbursement for those expenditures. Staff provided initial estimates of roughly $2.8 million for sanitary utility impacts and an additional ~$1.4 million for roads and bridges. The committee approved acceptance 6‑0.
