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Adoption of a Grant Project Ordinance for Police Body Worn Cameras
PURPOSE: The Board is asked to consider approving receipt of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $46,371 for implementation of Body Worn Cameras.
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DEPARTMENT: Police
CONTACT INFORMATION: Chief Walter Horton, 919-918-7397
INFORMATION: In February 2017, the Carrboro Police Department submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for funding towards Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation. On September 29, 2017, the police department received notification of approval of the grant in the amount of $46,731.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The funding received will be used supplement existing funding toward the cost to acquire 32 body worn Cameras and additional storage.
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Federal Grant Funds DOJ Award |
46,731.00 |
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Town Funds |
35,767.00 |
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Total Revenues |
82,498.00 |
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SAN Storage |
16,898.00 |
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32 Body Worn Cameras |
65,600.00 |
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Total Expenditures |
82,498.00 |
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board accept the attached project ordinance.