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Subject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting to apply for the Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2012 Grant Announcement through the US Department of Justice.(Grant Control No. 2012-007). (Res. 12-3051)
Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-26-12: Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to apply for the $750,000 Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration 2012 Grant Announcement through the US Department of Justice conditioned on the waiving of the 25% cash match by the DOJ (Grant Control No. 2012-007).
Fiscal Note: There is a 50% cash and in-kind match for this grant (25% cash of $187,500 and 25% in-kind of $187,500), however, the cash requirement can be waived by the Attorney General for municipalities that are facing hardship. It is anticipated that the City and its several partners will be able to provide the 25% in-kind services.