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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
# WASHINGTON
Agenda Subject:
Date:
Approve Award of JAG Grant
7/19/11
Department:
Attachments:
Budget Impact: $33,631.00
Police
Resolution No. 4731
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve Resolutuioin No. 4731 to authorize the Mayor to accept the award of the JAG "Byrne
Memorial" Grant once notification has been received and ti implementsuch administrative procedures as
may be required.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn submitted an application for a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, U.S.
Department of Justice in the amount of $33,631.00. The City's grant application included a funding
request for overtime related to programs such as:
Teen Late Night
Crime Prevention Block-Watch Meetings
DUI Enforcement
Racer Emphasis Patrols
Citizen's Police Academy
Fireworks Emphasis Patrols
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to probide notification of approval of the City of Auburn's
grant application in the amount requested.
The City of Auburn has been utilizing federal law enforcement grant funding for approximately 11 years.
These funds have been used to support several of our community policing efforts as outlined above. The
continuation of these grant funds will ensure that these programs continue with the same frequency as in
years past.
Reviewed by Council & Committees:
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
❑ Building ❑ M&O
❑ Airport ® Finance
❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner ® Municipal Serv.
❑ Finance ❑ Parks
❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD
❑ Fire ❑ Planning
❑ Park Board ❑Public Works
❑ Legal ❑ Police
❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other
❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources
❑ Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No
Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing
Referred to Until
Tabled Until
Councilmember: Peloza
Staff: Lee
Meeting Date: 9/6/11
Item Number:
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RESOLUTION NO. 4731
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE FOR A BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has made available to local
jurisdictions on a statewide formula basis Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) funds, and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn submitted an application to fund overtime
for community policing efforts such as the Teen Late-Night Program, Crime
Prevention Block-Watch Meetings, DUI Enforcement, Racer Emphasis Patrols,
Citizen's Police Academy, and Fireworks Emphasis Patrols, and
WHEREAS, based upon information from the U.S. Department of Justice,
the City of Auburn anticipates a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant will be
awarded to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The Auburn City Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor to accept a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S.
Department of Justice in the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Six Hundred
Thirty One and no/100 ($33,631.00).
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is hereby
authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to
Resolution No. 4606
July 19, 2011
Page 1
carry out the directions of this Resolution and further authorizes the amendment
of the respective department's budget.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in
full force upon passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED THIS DAY OF 2011.
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST:
PETER B. LEWIS,
MAYOR
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid,
City Attorney
Resolution No. 4606
July 19, 2011
Page 2
City of Auburn, Washington
FY 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
Program Narrative
Program Period: 10/1/11 to 09/30/15
Disparate Jurisdiction: N/A
The City of Auburn is making application to the United States Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the 2011
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The City of Auburn has
been allocated $33,631 for the purposes of supporting law enforcement
programs.
The City of Auburn Police Department has historically utilized the funds received
under the Byrne Memorial JAG to support community-policing efforts. The
concept of community policing enables officers to work in specific neighborhoods
for a protracted period of time, become knowledgeable about specific
neighborhoods and develop special relationships with residents and business
owners. Developing a rapport with the community members allows officers to
problem-solve with residents while at the same time build trust and open lines of
communication. A desired result is to enhance the officers' ability to recognize
those conditions requiring a law enforcement response. Much of this work is
conducted in addition to the regular duties of police officers which is primarily to
respond to 911 calls for service.
Over the last few years the Justice Assistance Grant program has funded
overtime costs so that officers can participate in such community policing efforts
as:
Teen Late-Night Program
Crime Prevention Block Watch Meetings
DUI Enforcement Patrols
Street Racer Emphasis Patrols
Citizen's Police Academy
Fireworks Emphasis Patrols
The City of Auburn intends to continue funding its community policing efforts
upon the receipt of the 2011 JAG award.
The City of Auburn receives no additional federal funding and very limited state
funding to support these community-policing efforts. The anticipated JAG funds
will not be used to supplant existing funds, but rather, will be used to supplement
funds from the general overtime account.
The following is a brief outline of each program that will be funded under the
2011 JAG award:
1. Auburn Parks and Recreation Teen Late-Night Program: The Auburn
Late Night Program features opportunities in recreation, arts and crafts,
leadership and skill building. The program is designed for middle school
and high school aged youth living in or attending school within the City of
Auburn School District boundaries. The program has been in existence
for over ten years and has involved Auburn Police participation since its
inception. The Auburn Police Department provides two commissioned
police officers to provide security for the event, as well as an opportunity
to interact with the youth and answer specific law enforcement related
questions. This program has had tremendous success in providing a
positive place for teens to gather and interact in a safe environment. The
Auburn School District administration fully supports this program and feels
that, "The Auburn Police Department provides a valuable service in
support of a program that steers our youth toward positive decision
making." The need for this program to continue is vital, as the positive
impact it has on the youth of Auburn is significant.
2. Crime Prevention Block Watch Meetings: The Auburn Police
Department has an active Block Watch program with over forty organized
groups in the city. The Auburn Police Department takes a unique
approach to Block Watch in that a representative from the Patrol Division
accompanies the Community Programs/Crime Prevention officer to nearly
every Block Watch meeting. The officers are assigned to community
oriented policing districts and have in-depth knowledge of criminal activity
in these areas. Having a member of patrol on hand to answer specific
questions posed by residents is paramount as these officers have the
most up to date and relevant knowledge of problems in their district.
3. DUI Enforcement Patrols: In surveys conducted among our residents,
speeding and negligently driven vehicles is of great concern. Auburn is
also home to the Muckleshoot Tribal Casino, which is one of the largest
casinos in the state and a source of a significant number of DUI drivers
arrested in greater King County. DUI Enforcement Patrols, funded by the
Community Policing Overtime Grant allow officers to spend a protracted
amount of time in high DUI risk areas. These patrols have lead to an
increase in DUI arrests and as a result have left a positive impact on the
community members as well as their ability to travel safely through the
city. In addition to the JAG, the Washington State Traffic Safety
Commission will occasionally offer one-time funding for special DUI
emphasis patrols. The City of Auburn has taken advantage of these
funding opportunities in the past, and we will continue to enhance our JAG
funding whenever possible.
4. Street Racer Emphasis Patrols: Auburn is home to several industrial
and business areas that have an abundance of paved straight-aways that
the street racer community has been using to conduct illegal street races.
Many of the businesses that operate in these areas are open 24 hours per
day with employees coming and going all through the day and night.
These conditions, in addition to the inherent dangers involved in street
racing cause concern for the safety of community members. The police
department has been working with business owners to rectify this on-
going problem. The JAG award will provide a continued funding source to
support the on-going Racer Emphasis Patrols.
5. Citizen's Academy: Since 1993 the Auburn Police Department has
hosted a Citizen's Police Academy for local residents. The Citizen's
Academy is a 12 week program where participants meet one evening
each week to learn about law enforcement operations and interact with
Police Department employees. They have first hand interaction with
officers and employees at all levels from the Chief of Police to the
volunteer coordinator. Topics of discussion include K-9 operations,
narcotics and other investigations, firearms/officer survival, records
management, traffic enforcement, police pursuits, and patrol operations,
internal investigations and more. The JAG funds have been utilized to pay
for the officers to hold this program which occurs outside of normal
business hours. This program has been very successful in educating our
community members about the basics of law enforcement, teaching them
about the functions of the Auburn Police Department, and more
importantly, building public trust and support.
6. Fireworks Emphasis Patrols: The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe has a large
fireworks sales and discharge area within the city limits of Auburn. Laws
regarding fireworks vary between the city of Auburn, King County, and the
Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. There are also several fireworks stands
that open for business just outside the city limits, creating access for
individuals to purchase fireworks and bring them back into the city for
discharge. The City of Auburn must remain vigil in its efforts to maintain a
safe environment for its citizens. The illegal transportation and discharge
of fireworks are a great concern to the safety of the citizens of Auburn.
The police department uses JAG funds to support fireworks emphasis
patrols leading up to and through the fourth of July in an attempt to limit
injuries and property damage that result from unlawful discharge of
fireworks.
In conclusion, the City of Auburn has been utilizing federal law
enforcement grant funding for over ten years. These funds have been
used to support several of our community policing efforts as previously
outlined. The continuation of these grant funds will ensure that these
programs continue with the same frequency as in years past. The City of
Auburn has been compliant, responsible, and judicious in its use of
federal grant funding, and continued support for these programs is
requested.
Respectfully Submitted,
Commander Mike Hirman
Auburn Police Department