City Council Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca City Council
From:
Stephen Schluer, Chief of Police
Prepared by: Paul Carmona, Captain
Date: September 15, 2026 Subject: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $19,310 for Fiscal Year 2026-27; appropriating funds as listed in the fiscal impact section and authorizing the Chief of Police to take all necessary steps to effectuate the agreement, including any extensions or amendments.
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Background:
The U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs, provides funding to assist State and local law enforcement to combat crime and to improve the functioning of their organizations. One of these programs is the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The JAG formula allocates money to law enforcement agencies based on the population of the jurisdiction and the level of Part 1, violent and felony crimes occurring in the area policed by that agency. Based on that formula, the Manteca Police Department was entitled to a one-time grant of $19,310. Due to the nature of this grant, the Department recommends these funds be used for one-time expenditures that would normally be requested from the General Fund and not for on-going expenses.
The Manteca Police Department serves a jurisdiction currently experiencing unprecedented urban expansion. As the City of Manteca grows, the infrastructure is evolving at a rate that surpasses traditional geographical knowledge. New residential developments and commercial complexes are being established weekly, creating a complex web of brand-new streets that do not yet appear on standard departmental maps. This lack of updated navigation leads to increased response times, which can ...
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