2021/07/28 Council Agenda Packet

• To purchase fentanyl detection equipment and training for law enforcement safety, as well as naloxone distribution. • To purchase drug detection canines to combat the rise of drug trafficking, including that of methamphetamines. • Additionally, JAG funds awarded under this FY 2021 solicitation may be used for any purpose indicated here: https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/q/files/xyckuh186/files/media/document/jag-use-of-funds.pdf. Limitations on the Use of JAG Funds Administrative Costs Up to 10 percent of a JAG award, including up to 10 percent of any earned interest, may be used for costs associated with administering the award, which can include indirect costs. Supplanting JAG funds may not be used to supplant state or local funds but must be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available. See the JAG FAQs for examples of supplanting. Although supplanting is prohibited, the leveraging of federal funding is encouraged. Matching Funds Absent specific federal statutory authority to do so, JAG award funds may not be used as a match for other federal awards. Prohibited Expenditures and Associated Procedures under JAG JAG funds may not be used (whether directly or indirectly) for any purpose prohibited by federal statute or regulation, including those purposes specifically prohibited by the JAG Program statute as set out at 34 U.S.C. § 10152. JAG funds may not be used (directly or indirectly) for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Additionally, JAG funds may not be used (directly or indirectly) to pay for any of the following items unless DOJ certifies that extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist making them essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order: • Vehicles, vessels, or aircraft* • Luxury items • Real estate • Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions) • Any similar matters *Police cruisers, police boats, and police helicopters are allowable vehicles under JAG and do not require BJA certification. The JAG statute, 34 U.S.C. §§ 10151-10158, specifically identifies a list of prohibited items, including unmanned aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and unmanned aerial systems, which cannot be purchased with JAG funds unless the BJA Director certifies that extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist that make the use of such funds to purchase these prohibited items essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order. Additional information on prohibited expenditures under JAG, including the process to obtain prior approval to purchase a prohibited item(s), can be found within the JAG Prohibited Expenditures Guidance or within the JAG FAQs document (see Use of Funds section). Other Program Requirements 9