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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Item Description: BACKGROUND ManagerApproval: Date: 4/10100 Item No.: F - 4 AgendaSection: Reports and Recommendations Approval for LLEBG (Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Money) Available to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety (i.e., development of crime impact teams) The United States Bureau of Justice Assistance makes available a specified amount of money biannually to local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of reducing crime and improving public safety. The Roseville Police Department has applied for and received an allocation of $13,597 for the grant period of October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2002. This grant money would allow the department to pay police and related support staff overtime incurred in problem oriented policing and crime impact teams-teams that were formed with LLEBG funds currently allocated to the city for the period of October 1, 1998 to September 30, 2000. The police department has formed four crime impact teams: auto theft/theft from auto, motel surveillance, traffic detail, and alcohol/tobacco compliance. The teams consist of off-duty officers who target specific crime problems and/or specific crime areas. Officers determine crime target areas based on prior street experience. Chief Paul Wood directs the program and Lt. Carol Sletner coordinates and authorizes the activity of the various teams. The teams have been extremely well received by the Roseville officers-with a participation rate of close to 50% of the staff. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION The LLEBG supplements the overtime budget for the police department. The police department is required to provide matching funds equal to one-ninth of the federal appropriation. For the grant period October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2002, this amount would be $1,511. The city will receive the grant money in a lump sum deposit that will be placed in an interest bearing account. The account is drawn down as needed until the expiration date of the grant, September 30, 2002. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Authorize acceptance of the grant under the terms and conditions described herein COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Allow public comments on the acceptance and use of the LLEBG money, thereby meeting public hearing requirements, and authorize the City Manager to accept the grant of $13,597.