Explanation
Need: An appropriation is needed for the FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant. The City of Columbus Division of Police applied for and accepted awarded funds from this National Institute of Justice (NIJ) program. The program supports improvements in the infrastructure and analysis capacity of Crime Labs to aid in processing DNA samples efficiently and cost effectively. The funding has been awarded for minor renovation, DNA equipment and supplies for the Columbus Police Crime Laboratory.
Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is needed because the project period starts January 1, 2005 and minimizing start up delays for the project will help prevent future DNA processing backlogs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for the City General Fund Account. No matching funds are required and all grant expenditures will be reimbursed by the grant funding award.
Title
To authorize an appropriation of $150,542.00 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs of the Fiscal Year 2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program project and to declare an emergency. ($150,542.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Division of Police has been awarded and accepted a FY2004 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Grant from the National Institute of Justice; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Police Crime Lab needs DNA equipment and supplies and minor renovation to aid in processing DNA samples efficiently and cost effectively; and
WHEREAS, the project period starts January 1, 2005 and emergency designation will minimize delays in the start of project activities; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the daily operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize an appropriation for the FY04 DNA Capacity Enhancement Program project to minimize start up delays for the preservation of the public health, peace, property...
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