Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-508

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

Date of Introduction: May 8, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; TEUS

Date of Analysis: May 11, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriation

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates a grant from the United States Justice Department in the amount of $8,666.99, with no City match. The purpose of the appropriation is to authorize the grant for the Data Analysis Expansion Capability Program for the purchase of equipment that will enhance the processing of data by the Crime Analysis Unit of JSO, as initiated by B.T. 07-138.

Background Information: The funds in this appropriation were surplus funds that were made available when Baldwin opted to abolish its police department.

Policy Impact: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $8,666.99 in a Justice Department grant.

Analyst: Jackson