2009-39 Edward Byrne Grant Application & CertificationRESOLUT~4N 2009-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION PURSUANT TO THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE SALARY
AND BENEFITS OF A CIVILIAN CRIME ANALYST AND AUTHORIZING
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL
STEPS NECESSARY TO SECURE SUCH GRANT FUNDING; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Public Safety Department wishes to apply for a grant pursuant to the
Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program administered by the United States
Department of Justice and made available through the federal Recovery Act; and
WHEREAS, the Village wishes to apply for $110,050 in non-matching grant funds for the salary
and benefits of a civilian Crime Analyst over a two year period; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive these funds, the Village must complete the application provided
and make certain representations and certif cations regarding compliance with the applicable
reporting requirements and the use of such funds; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to authorize Village Administration and the appropriate
Village Officials to take all steps necessary to secure the grant funds and determines that such
authorization is in the best interests of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing "whereas" clauses are hereby adopted as true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby authorizes Village Administration and appropriate
Village Officials, including the Mayor and Village Clerk, to take all steps necessary to secure
$110,050 in grant funds pursuant to the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program
administered by the United States Department of justice, including, but not limited to, the filing
of the necessary application and certifications and the subsequent execution of a grant agreement.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF JU
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
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VILLAGE CLE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Recovery Act -Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program
Certification as to Recovery Act Reporting Requirements
On behalf of the applicant entity named below, I certify the following to the Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice:
I have personally read and reviewed the section entitled "Accountability and
Transparency under the Recovery Act" in the program announcement for the Recovery
Act grant program identified above. I have also read and reviewed section 1512(c) of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5), concerning
reporting requirements for grants. I agree that the applicant will comply with the reporting
requirements set forth therein with respect to any grant the applicant may receive under
the Recovery Act grant program identified above.
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification may be subject to criminal
prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice
Program grants, including certifications provided in connection with such grants, are
subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs, and/or by the Department of
Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authority to ke is ce ~fication on behalf of the applicant entity (that is, the entity
applying dir icf, Justice Programs).
David B. Norris
Printed Name of Certifying Official
Mayor
Title of Certifying Official
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
Full Name of Applicant Entity
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Date
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Recovery Act -Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program
General Certification as to Requirements for Receipt of Funds
for Infrastructure Investments
On behalf of the applicant state or unit of local govemment (including tribal government) named
below, I certify the following to the Office of Justice Programs ("OJP"), U.S. Department of
Justice:
I have personally read and reviewed the section entitled "Eligibility" in the program
announcement for the Recovery Act grant program named above. I also have personally
read and reviewed section 1511 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 (the "Recovery Act"), which requires a specific certification prior to receipt of
Recovery Act funds for infrastructure investments.
Initial the statement That applies:
X The applicant identified below does not intend to use any portion of any
funds received under this Recovery Act grant program for any
infrastructure investment. Should this intention change, the applicant will
promptly notify OJP, and (except to the extent, if any, that OJP has given
prior written approval to expend funds to conduct the review and vetting
required by law) will not draw down, obligate, or expend any funds
received under this Recovery Act program for any infrastructure
investment project until section 1511 of the Recovery Act has been
satisfied, and an adequate project-specific certification has been
executed, posted, and submitted to OJP.
The applicant identified below does intend to use some or all of any
funds received under this Recovery Act grant program for one or more
infrastructure investment projects. Except to the extent, if any, that OJP
has given prior written approval to expend funds to conduct the review
and vetting required by law, I agree that the applicant entity will execute,
post, and submit to OJP, prior to obligating, expending, or drawing down
funds for such project, aproject-specific certification that satisfies all of
the requirements of section 1511 (including execution by the Governor,
mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate) for each such
infrastructure investment project.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
General Certification as to Requirements for Receipt of Funds
for Infrastructure Investments
I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification may be subject to criminal
prosecution, including under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. I also acknowledge that Office of Justice
Program grants, including certifications provided in connection with such grants, are
subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs and/or by the Department of
Justice's Office of the Inspector General.
I have authori o make tFji~ certification on behalf of the applicant (that is, the governmental
entity g di ~t{y t th Office of Justice Programs).
Official
David B. Norris
Printed Name of Certifying Official
Mayor
Title of Certifying Official
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
Full Name of Applicant Government Entity
Date
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