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Commissioners approve submission of Edward Byrne JAG application and recommended allocations
Summary
Staff recommended the county submit an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application; commissioners opened a public hearing, received no public comment, and approved the submission and acceptance (if awarded) of the grant with recommended departmental allocations totaling about $193,418.50 for the county share.
County staff presented the FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application and recommended that the board open a public hearing and approve submission.
Eli Kormanic (intern, County Manager's Office) said the agenda listed the overall JAG allocation and reported that Sedgwick County's share of the federal allocation would be approximately $193,418.50 (50%). He described department requests and the advisory committee's recommended allocations, including purchases for the Sheriff's Office (collision‑investigation equipment), Regional Forensic Science Center (autopsy cart, digital camera), the District Attorney's Office (forensic software and devices), Corrections (licensing for body cameras, housing assistance), and Courthouse Police (taser cartridges, cameras).
The board opened the public hearing, received no public comment, and then voted to submit the grant application and authorize the chairman (or designee) to sign documents and establish budget authority if an award is made.
Why it matters: JAG funds provide federal support for local criminal justice programs and equipment. The recommended allocations target investigative and public‑safety technology and services across multiple county departments.
What's next: County staff will submit the application; if awarded, staff will return with required agreements and budget adjustments.
