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City of Omaha
Jean Stothert,Mayor
Honorable President
and Members of the City Council,
Attached is an Ordinance approving the acceptance of and authorizing disbursement over more
than one fiscal year from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe
Neighborhoods), Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-0008. The total grant award is in the amount of
$150,000 with no match. The award project period is October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018.
FY 2016 PSN Grant will provide funding for the regional Project Safe Neighborhood
collaborative to create safer neighborhoods through the reduction of gun and gang violence in
Omaha and neighboring communities.
Your favorable consideration is requested.
Sincerely, Approved as to Funding:
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Jean Stothert Steph� B. Curtiss Date
Mayor Finance Director
Approved,
Spencer K. Danner,Jr. Date
Human Rights and Relati s Director
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ORDINANCE NO. X/ /sj
AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance of and authorize disbursement over more than one fiscal
year from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe
Neighborhoods): Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-0008, in the amount of one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars($150,000), during the project period of October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018;
to provide funding for the reduction of gun and gang violence in Omaha and neighboring
communities;to authorize payment from such grant funding and involving appropriations of more
than one year in conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule Charter; and, providing for the
effective date hereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
Section 1. That, as recommended by the Mayor, the acceptance of and disbursement from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2016 Violent
Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods): Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-
0008, in the amount of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), during the project period of
October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018 to provide funding for the reduction of gun and gang violence in
Omaha and neighboring communities, is hereby approved.
Section 2. A copy of such grant award and special conditions, program narrative, budget and
narrative, and memorandum of understanding is attached and by this reference made a part hereof.
Section 3. That, the grant period extends from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018,
commencing upon approval of this ordinance. In conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule
Charter, approval of this Ordinance, involving appropriations of more than one year from receipts of grant
funds and expenditures, is hereby authorized.
Section 4. That,there is no match with this grant award.
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Section 5. That, this Ordinance, being administrative and not legislative in character, shall be in
full force and take effect immediately upon passage.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER
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U.S.Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
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11 ' j Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant
I.RECIPIENT NAME AND ADDRESS(Including Zip Code) 4.AWARD NUMBER: 2016-GP-BX-0008
City of Omaha
1819 Famam Street,Ste 300 5.PROJECT PERIOD:FROM 10/01/2016 TO 09/30/2018
Omaha,NE 68183-0300
BUDGET PERIOD:FROM 10/01/2016 TO 09/30/2018
6.AWARD DATE 09/14/2016 7.ACTION
2a.GRANTEE IRS/VENDOR NO. 8.SUPPLEMENT NUMBER Initial
240316768 00
2b.GRANTEE DUNS NO.
9.PREVIOUS AWARD AMOUNT $0
076981265 _
3.PROJECT TITLE 10.AMOUNT OF THIS AWARD $150,000
PSN Project —`
I I.TOTAL AWARD $150,000
12.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
THE ABOVE GRANT PROJECT IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS AS ARE SET FORTH
ON THE ATTACHED PAGE(S).
13.STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR GRANT
This project is supported under FYI6(BJA-PSN)Pub.L.No.114-113,129 Stet 2242,2307
14.CATALOG OF DOMESTIC FEDERAL ASSISTANCE(CFDA Number)
16.609-Project Safe Neighborhoods
15.METHOD OF PAYMENT
GPRS
AGENCY APPROVAL _— GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE
16.TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL 18.TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GRANTEE OFFICIAL
Karol Virginia Mason Jean Stothert
Mayor
Assistant Attorney General
17.SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL 19.SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT OFFICIAL I9A.DATE
AGENCY USE ONLY
20.ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION CODES 21. RGPUGT1213
FISCAL FUND BUD. DIV.
YEAR CODE ACT. OFC, REG. SUB. POMS AMOUNT
X B GP 80 00 00 150000
OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.5-87)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.4-88)
U.S.Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION
, 1 Bureau of Justice Assistance SHEET PAGE 2 OF 10
Grant
PROJECT NUMBER 20t6-GP-BX-0008 AWARD DATE 09/14/2016
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Applicability of Part 200 Uniform Requirements
The Uniform Administrative Requirements,Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements in 2 C.F.R.Part 200,as adopted
and supplemented by the Department of Justice(DOJ)in 2 C.F.R.Part 2800(together,the"Part 200 Uniform
Requirements")apply to this 2016 award from the Office of Justice Programs(OJP).
The Part 200 Uniform Requirements were first adopted by DOJ on December 26,2014. If this 2016 award
supplements funds previously awarded by OJP under the same award number(e.g.,funds awarded in 2014 or earlier
years),the Part 200 Uniform Requirements apply with respect to all funds under that award number(regardless of the
award date,and regardless of whether derived from the initial award or a supplemental award)that are obligated on or
after the acceptance date of this 2016 award.
Formore information and resources on the Part 200 Uniform Requirements as they relate to OJP awards and subawards
("subgrants"),see the Office of Justice Programs(OJP)website at
http://ojp.gov/funding/Part200UniformRequirements.htm.
In the event that an award-related question arises from documents or other materials prepared or distributed by OW
that may appear to conflict with,or differ in some way from,the provisions of the Part 200 Uniform Requirements,the
recipient is to contact OJP promptly for clarification.
2. Compliance with DOJ Grants Financial Guide
The recipient agrees to comply with the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide as posted on the OJP website
(currently,the"2015 DOJ Grants Financial Guide"),including any updated version that may be posted during the
period of performance.
3. Required training for Point of Contact and all Financial Points of Contact
Both the Point of Contact(POC)and all Financial Points of Contact(FPOCs)for this award must have successfully
completed an"OJP financial management and grant administration training"by 120 days after the date of the
recipient's acceptance of the award. Successful completion of such a training on or after January 1,2015,will satisfy
this condition.
In the event that either the POC or an FPOC for this award changes during the period of performance,the new POC or
FPOC must have successfully completed an"OJP financial management and grant administration training"by 120
calendar days after--(1)the date of OJP's approval of the"Change Grantee Contact"GAN(in the case of a new
POC),or(2)the date the POC enters information on the new FPOC in GMS(in the case of a new FPOC). Successful
completion of such a training on or after January 1,2015,will satisfy this condition.
A list of OJP trainings that OJP will consider"OJP financial management and grant administration training"for
purposes of this condition is available at http://www.ojp.gov/training/fmts.htm. All trainings that satisfy this condition
include a session on grant fraud prevention and detection
The recipient should anticipate that OJP will immediately withhold("freeze")award funds if the recipient fails to
comply with this condition. The recipient's failure to comply also may lead OJP to impose additional appropriate
conditions on this award.
OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.4-88)
U.S.Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION
Bureau of Justice Assistance SHEET PAGE 3 OF 10
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PROJECT NUMBER 20I6-GP-BX-0008 AWARD DATE 09/14/2016
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
4. Requirements related to"de minimis"indirect cost rate
A recipient that is eligible under the Part 200 Uniform Requirements and other applicable law to use the"de minimis"
indirect cost rate described in 2 C.F.R.200.414(0,and that elects to use the"de minimis"indirect cost rate,must advise
OJP in writing of both its eligibility and its election,and must comply with all associated requirements in the Part 200
Uniform Requirements. The"de minimis"rate may be applied only to modified total direct costs(MTDC)as defined
by the Part 200 Uniform Requirements.
5. Requirement to report potentially duplicative funding
If the recipient currently has other active awards of federal funds,or if the recipient receives any other award of federal
funds during the period of performance for this award,the recipient promptly must determine whether funds from any
of those other federal awards have been,are being,or are to be used(in whole or in part)for one or more of the
identical cost items for which funds are provided under this award. If so,the recipient must promptly notify the DOJ
awarding agency(OW or OVW,as appropriate)in writing of the potential duplication,and,if so requested by DOJ
awarding agency,must seek a budget-modification or change-of-project-scope grant adjustment notice(GAN)to
eliminate any inappropriate duplication of funding.
6. Requirements related to System for Award Management and Unique Entity Identifiers
The recipient must comply with applicable requirements regarding the System for Award Management(SAM),
currently accessible at http://www.sam.gov. This includes applicable requirements regarding registration with SAM,as
well as maintaining the currency of information in SAM.
The recipient also must comply with applicable restrictions on subawards("subgrants")to first-tier subrecipients
(first-tier"subgrantees"),including restrictions on subawards to entities that do not acquire and provide(to the
recipient)the unique entity identifier required for SAM registration.
The details of the recipient's obligations related to SAM and to unique entity identifiers are posted on the OJP web site
at http:/lojp.gov/funding/Explore/SAM.htm(Award condition: System for Award Management(SAM)and Universal
Identifier Requirements),and are incorporated by reference here.
This special condition does not apply to an award to an individual who received the award as a natural person(i.e.,
unrelated to any business or non-profit organization that he or she may own or operate in his or her name).
7. All subawards("subgrants")must have specific federal authorization
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements for
authorization of any subaward. This condition applies to agreements that--for purposes of federal grants
administrative requirements--OJP considers a"subaward"(and therefore does not consider a procurement
"contract").
The details of the requirement for authorization of any subaward are posted on the OJP web site at
http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/SubawardAuthorization.htm(Award condition: Award Condition: All subawards
("subgrants")must have specific federal authorization),and are incorporated by reference here.
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Grant
PROJECT NUMBER 2016-GP-BX-000R AWARD DATE 09/14/2016
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
8. Specific post-award approval required to use a noncompetitive approach in any procurement contract that would
exceed$150,000
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements to obtain
specific advance approval to use a noncompetitive approach in any procurement contract that would exceed the
Simplified Acquisition Threshold(currently,$150,000). This condition applies to agreements that--for purposes of
federal grants administrative requirements--OJP considers a procurement"contract"(and therefore does not consider
a subaward).
The details of the requirement for advance approval to use a noncompetitive approach in a procurement contract under
an OJP award are posted on the OJP web site at http://ojp.gov/fimding/Explore/NoncompetitiveProcurement.htm(Award
condition: Specific post-award approval required to use a noncompetitive approach in a procurement contract(if
contract would exceed$150,000)),and are incorporated by reference here.
9. Requirements pertaining to prohibited conduct related to trafficking in persons(including reporting requirements and
OJP authority to terminate award)
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements(including
requirements to report allegations)pertaining to prohibited conduct related to the trafficking of persons,whether on the
part of recipients,subrecipients("subgrantees"),or individuals defined(for purposes of this condition)as"employees"
of the recipient or of any subrecipient.
The details of the recipient's obligations related to prohibited conduct related to trafficking in persons are posted on the
OJP web site at http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/ProhibitedConduct-Trafficking.htm(Award condition: Prohibited
conduct by recipients and subrecipients related to trafficking in persons(including reporting requirements and OJP
authority to terminate award)),and are incorporated by reference here.
10. Compliance with applicable rules regarding approval,planning,and reporting of conferences,meetings,trainings,and
other events
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable laws,regulations,
policies,and official DOJ guidance(including specific cost limits,prior approval and reporting requirements,where
applicable)governing the use of federal funds for expenses related to conferences(as that term is defined by DOS),
including the provision of food and/or beverages at such conferences,and costs of attendance at such conferences.
Information on the pertinent DOJ definition of conferences and the rules applicable to this award appears in the DOJ
Grants Financial Guide(currently,as section 3.10 of"Postaward Requirements"in the"2015 DOJ Grants Financial
Guide").
11. Requirement for data on performance and effectiveness under the award
The recipient must collect and maintain data that measure the performance and effectiveness of activities under this
award. The data must be provided to OJP in the manner(including within the timeframes)specified by OJP in the
program solicitation or other applicable written guidance. Data collection supports compliance with the Government
Performance and Results Act(GPRA)and the GPRA Modernization Act,and other applicable laws.
12. OJP Training Guiding Principles
Any training or training materials that the recipient--or any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier--develops or
delivers with OJP award funds must adhere to the OJP Training Guiding Principles for Grantees and Subgrantees,
available at http://ojp.gov/funding/ojptrainingguidingprinciples.htm.
OW FORM 4000/2(REV.4-88)
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Office of Justice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION
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PROJECT NUMBER 2016-GP-13X-0008 AWARD DATE 09/14/2016
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
13. Effect of failure to address audit issues
The recipient understands and agrees that the DOJ awarding agency(OJP or OVW,as appropriate)may withhold
award funds,or may impose other related requirements,if(as determined by the DOJ awarding agency)the recipient
does not satisfactorily and promptly address outstanding issues from audits required by the Part 200 Uniform
Requirements(or by the terms of this award),or other outstanding issues that arise in connection with audits,
investigations,or reviews of DOJ awards.
14. The recipient agrees to comply with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the DOJ awarding agency
(OJP or OVW,as appropriate)during the period of performance for this award,if the recipient is designated as"high-
risk"for purposes of the DOJ high-risk grantee list.
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15. Compliance with DOJ regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination-28 C.F.R.Part 42
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements of 28
C.F.R.Part 42,specifically including any applicable requirements in Subpart E of 28 C.F.R.Part 42 that relate to an
equal employment opportunity program.
16. Compliance with DOJ regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination-28 C.F.R.Part 38
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable requirements of 28
C.F.R.Part 38,specifically including any applicable requirements regarding written notice to program beneficiaries and
prospective program beneficiaries. Part 38 of 28 C.F.R.,a DOJ regulation,was amended effective May 4,2016.
Among other things,28 C.F.R.Part 38 includes rules that prohibit specific forms of discrimination on the basis of
religion,a religious belief,a refusal to hold a religious belief,or refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice.
Part 38 also sets out rules and requirements that pertain to recipient and subrecipient("subgrantee")organizations that
engage in or conduct explicitly religious activities,as well as rules and requirements that pertain to recipients and
subrecipients that are faith-based or religious organizations.
The text of the regulation,now entitled"Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations,"is
available via the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations(currently accessible at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-
bin/ECFR?page=browse),by browsing to Title 28-Judicial Administration,Chapter 1,Part 38,under e-CFR"current"
data.
17. Restrictions on"lobbying"
Federal funds may not be used by the recipient,or any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,either directly or
indirectly,to support or oppose the enactment,repeal,modification or adoption of any law,regulation,or policy,at any
level of government.
Should any question arise as to whether a particular use of Federal funds by a recipient(or subrecipient)would or
might fall within the scope of this prohibition,the recipient is to contact OJP for guidance,and may not proceed
without the express prior written approval of OJP.
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PROJECT NUMBER 2016-GP-BX-0008 AWARD DATE 09/14/2016
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
18. Compliance with general appropriations-law restrictions on the use of federal funds(FY 2016)
The recipient,and any subrecipient("subgrantee")at any tier,must comply with all applicable restrictions on the use of
federal funds set out in federal appropriations statutes. Pertinent restrictions,including from various"general
provisions"in the Consolidated Appropriations Act,2016,arc set out at http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/FY2016-
AppropriationsLawRestrictions.htm,and are incorporated by reference here.
Should a question arise as to whether a particular use of federal funds by a recipient(or a subrecipient)would or might
fall within the scope of an appropriations-law restriction,the recipient is to contact OJP for guidance,and may not
proceed without the express prior written approval of OJP.
19. Reporting Potential Fraud,Waste,and Abuse,and Similar Misconduct
The recipient and any subrecipients("subgrantees")must promptly refer to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General
(OIG)any credible evidence that a principal,employee,agent,subrecipient,contractor,subcontractor,or other person
has,in connection with funds under this award--(1)submitted a claim that violates the False Claims Act;or(2)
committed a criminal or civil violation of laws pertaining to fraud,conflict of interest,bribery,gratuity,or similar
misconduct.
Potential fraud,waste,abuse,or misconduct involving or relating to funds under this award should be reported to the
OIG by--(l)mail directed to:Office of the Inspector General,U.S.Department of Justice,Investigations Division,
950 Pennsylvania Avenue,N.W.Room 4706,Washington,DC 20530;(2)e-mail to:oig.hotline@usdoj.gov;and/or(3)
the DOJ OIG hotline:(contact information in English and Spanish)at(800)869-4499(phone)or(202)616-9881
(fax).
Additional information is available from the DOJ OIG website at http://www.usdoj.gov/oig.
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Office of Justice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION
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PROJECT NUMBER 2016-GP-BX-0008 AWARD DATE 09/14/2016
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
20. Restrictions and certifications regarding non-disclosure agreements and related matters
No recipient or subrecipient("subgrantee")under this award,or entity that receives a procurement contract or
subcontract with any funds under this award,may require any employee or contractor to sign an internal confidentiality
agreement or statement that prohibits or otherwise restricts,or purports to prohibit or restrict,the reporting(in
accordance with law)of waste,fraud,or abuse to an investigative or law enforcement representative of a federal
department or agency authorized to receive such information.
The foregoing is not intended,and shall not be understood by the agency making this award,to contravene
requirements applicable to Standard Form 312(which relates to classified information),Form 4414(which relates to
sensitive compartmented information),or any other form issued by a federal department or agency governing the
nondisclosure of classified information.
1. In accepting this award,the recipient--
a. represents that it neither requires nor has required internal confidentiality agreements or statements from employees
or contractors that currently prohibit or otherwise currently restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict)employees or
contractors from reporting waste,fraud,or abuse as described above;and
b. certifies that,if it learns or is notified that it is or has been requiring its employees or contractors to execute
agreements or statements that prohibit or otherwise restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict),reporting of waste,fraud,
or abuse as described above,it will immediately stop any further obligations of award funds,will provide prompt
written notification to the federal agency making this award,and will resume(or permit resumption of)such
obligations only if expressly authorized to do so by that agency.
2. If the recipient does or is authorized under this award to make subawards("subgrants"),procurement contracts,or
both--
a. it represents that--
(1) it has determined that no other entity that the recipient's application proposes may or will receive award funds
(whether through a subaward("subgrant"),procurement contract,or subcontract under a procurement contract)either
requires or has required internal confidentiality agreements or statements from employees or contractors that currently
prohibit or otherwise currently restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict)employees or contractors from reporting waste,
fraud,or abuse as described above;and
(2) it has made appropriate inquiry,or otherwise has an adequate factual basis,to support this representation;and
b. it certifies that,if it learns or is notified that any subrecipient,contractor,or subcontractor entity that receives funds ,
under this award is or has been requiring its employees or contractors to execute agreements or statements that prohibit
or otherwise restrict(or purport to prohibit or restrict),reporting of waste,fraud,or abuse as described above,it will
immediately stop any further obligations of award funds to or by that entity,will provide prompt written notification to
the federal agency making this award,and will resume(or permit resumption of)such obligations only if expressly
authorized to do so by that agency.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
21. Compliance with 41 U.S.C.4712(including prohibitions on reprisal;notice to employees)
The recipient must comply with,and is subject to,all applicable provisions of 41 U.S.C.4712,including all applicable
provisions that prohibit,under specified circumstances,discrimination against an employee as reprisal for the
employee's disclosure of information related to gross mismanagement of a federal grant,a gross waste of federal funds,
an abuse of authority relating to a federal grant,a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety,or a
violation of law,rule,or regulation related to a federal grant.
The recipient also must inform its employees,in writing(and in the predominant native language of the workforce),of
employee rights and remedies under 41 U.S.C.4712.
Should a question arise as to the applicability of the provisions of 41 U.S.C.4712 to this award,the recipient is to
contact the DOJ awarding agency(OJP or OVW,as appropriate)for guidance.
22. Encouragement of policies to ban text messaging while driving
Pursuant to Executive Order 13513,"Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,"74 Fed.Reg.
51225(October 1,2009),DOJ encourages recipients and subrecipients("subgrantees")to adopt and enforce policies
banning employees from text messaging while driving any vehicle during the course of performing work funded by this
award,and to establish workplace safety policies and conduct education,awareness,and other outreach to decrease
crashes caused by distracted drivers.
23, The recipient agrees to comply with applicable requirements to report first-tier subawards of$25,000 or more and,in
certain circumstances,to report the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of
the recipient and first-tier subrecipients of award funds, Such data will be submitted to the FFATA Subaward
Reporting System(FSRS). The details of recipient obligations,which derive from the Federal Funding Accountability
and Transparency Act of 2006(FFATA),are posted on the Office of Justice Programs web site at
http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/FFATA.htm(Award condition:Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation),and
are incorporated by reference here. This condition,and its reporting requirement,does not apply to grant awards made
to an individual who received the award as a natural person(i.e.,unrelated to any business or non-profit organization
that he or she may own or operate in his or her name).
24. The recipient agrees to submit to BJA for review and approval any curricula,training materials,proposed publications,
reports,or any other written materials that will be published,including web-based materials and web site content,
through funds from this grant at least thirty(30)working days prior to the targeted dissemination date. Any written,
visual,or audio publications,with the exception of press releases,whether published at the grantee's or government's
expense,shall contain the following statements:"This project was supported by Grant No.2016-GP-BX-0008
awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of
Justice's Office of Justice Programs,which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics,the National Institute of
Justice,the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,the Office for Victims of Crime,and the SMART
Office.Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official
position or policies of the U.S.Department of Justice."The current edition of the OJP Financial Guide provides
guidance on allowable printing and publication activities.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
25. The recipient agrees to submit to BJA for review and comment any curricula,training materials,proposed publications,
reports,or any other written materials that will be published,including web-based materials and web site content,
through funds from this grant at least thirty(30)working days prior to the targeted dissemination date.Any written,
visual,or audio publications,with the exception of press releases,whether published at the grantee's or government's
expense,shall contain the following statements:"This project was supported by Grant No.2016-GP-BX-0008
awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S.Department
of Justice's Office of Justice Programs,which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics,the National Institute of
Justice,the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,the Office for Victims of Crime,and the SMART
Office.Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official
position or policies of the U.S.Department of Justice."The current edition of the OJP Financial Guide provides
guidance on allowable printing and publication activities.
26. Approval of this award does not indicate approval of any consultant rate in excess of$650 per day.A detailed
justification must be submitted to and approved by the Office of Justice Programs(OJP)program office prior to
obligation or expenditure of such funds.
27. Award recipients must verify Point of Contact(POC),Financial Point of Contact(FPOC),and Authorized
Representative contact information in GMS,including telephone number and e-mail address. If any information is
incorrect or has changed,a Grant Adjustment Notice(GAN)must be submitted via the Grants Management System
(GMS)to document changes.
28. The recipient agrees to cooperate with any assessments,national evaluation efforts,or information or data collection
requests,including,but not limited to,the provision of any information required for the assessment or evaluation of any
activities within this project.
29. The recipient agrees to participate in BJA-sponsored training events,technical assistance events,or conferences held
by BJA or its designees,upon BIA's request.
30. The recipient agrees to comply with OJP grant monitoring guidelines,protocols,and procedures,and to cooperate with
OJP(including the grant manager for this award and the Office of Chief Financial Officer(OCFO))on all grant
monitoring requests,including requests related to desk reviews,enhanced programmatic desk reviews,and/or site visits.
The recipient agrees to provide to OJP all documentation necessary to complete monitoring tasks,including
documentation related to any subawards made under this award. Further,the recipient agrees to abide by reasonable
deadlines set by OJP for providing the requested documents. Failure to cooperate with OJP's grant monitoring
activities may result in sanctions affecting the recipient's DOJ awards,including,but not limited to:withholdings
and/or other restrictions on the recipient's access to grant funds;referral to the Office of the Inspector General for audit
review;designation of the recipient as a DOJ High Risk grantee;or termination of an award(s).
31. The award recipient agrees to participate in a data collection process measuring program outputs and outcomes.The
data elements for this process will be outlined by the Office of Justice Programs.
32. Grantee agrees to comply with the requirements of 28 C.F.R.Part 46 and all Office of Justice Programs policies and
procedures regarding the protection of human research subjects,including obtainment of Institutional Review Board
approval,if appropriate,and subject informed consent.
33. Grantee agrees to comply with all confidentiality requirements of 42 U.S.C.section 3789g and 28 C.F.R.Part 22 that
are applicable to collection,use,and revelation of data or information.Grantee further agrees,as a condition of grant
approval,to submit a Privacy Certificate that is in accord with requirements of 28 C.F.R.Part 22 and,in particular,
'section 22.23.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
34. Applicants must certify that Limited English Proficiency persons have meaningful access to the services under this
program(s). National origin discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of limited English proficiency(LEP).
To ensure compliance with Title VI and the Safe Streets Act,recipients are required to take reasonable steps to ensure
that LEP persons have meaningful access to their programs.Meaningful access may entail providing language
assistance services,including oral and written translation when necessary.The U.S.Department of Justice has issued
guidance for grantees to help them comply with Title VI requirements.The guidance document can be accessed on the
Internet at www.lep.gov.
35. The recipient acknowledges that all programs funded through subawards,whether at the state or local levels,must
conform to the grant program requirements as stated in BJA program guidance.
36. The grantee agrees to secure and maintain on file signed statements by each member of the selection committee
appointed by the United States Attorney or the PSN Task Force indicating that in making recommendations or
decisions regarding contracts or subgrants paid for by this grant,the member had no conflict of interest. Such
statements must include all of the language included in the PSN Conflict of Interest Certification,however,the grantee
may use a different format or may add other related certifications of their own.
37. The recipient agrees to coordinate the project with the U.S.Attorney and Project Safe Neighborhoods Task Force for
the district covered by the award. The recipient also is encouraged to coordinate with other community justice
initiatives(such as Weed&Seed and ATF's Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative),and other ongoing,local gun
prosecution and law enforcement strategies.
38. The recipient agrees to submit to DOJ for review and approval,any proposal or plan for Project Safe Neighborhoods
and Anti-Gang Initiative media-related outreach.DOJ approval must be received prior to any obligation or
expenditure of grant funds related to the development of media-related outreach projects.
39. Recipient may not expend or drawdown funds until the Bureau of Justice Assistance,Office of Justice Programs has
received and approved the signed Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between the PSN law enforcement and
partner agencies that clearly outlines their respective roles and responsibilities,and has issued a Grant Adjustment
Notice(GAN)releasing this special condition,
40. The recipient is authorized to incur obligations,expend,and draw down funds for travel,lodging,and per diem costs
only,in an amount not to exceed S 15,000,for the sole purpose of attending a required OJP conference associated with
this grant award.The grantee is not authorized to incur any additional obligations,or make any additional expenditures
or draw downs until the awarding agency and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer(OCFO)has reviewed and
approved the recipient's budget and budget narrative,and a Grant Adjustment Notice(GAN)has been issued to remove
this special condition.
41. The recipient shall submit to OJP for approval any strategic plan involving funds administered through OJP.
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FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program - Project Safe Neighborhoods
Category 3—Competition ID: BJA-2016-9343
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1. Statement of the Problem
The District of Nebraska has historically identified two (2) Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN)
focus sites with gun, gang, and violence problems. The cities of Omaha and Lincoln are located
40 miles apart on the eastern border of the State. The City of Lincoln is the second largest city in
the state of Nebraska with a population of 272,996. The City of Omaha is the largest city in the
state of Nebraska with a population of 446,599 and a greater metropolitan area population of
904,421 (Annual Estimates of the Resident Population, US Census Bureau Population Division).
Despite its high ranking on numerous livability charts, Omaha faces a significant gun and violent
crime problem that has persisted for years.
Scope of the Problem
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR),the
national violent crime rate has decreased by 9.64 percent between 2010 and 2014. During the
same period,the City of Omaha experienced a violent crime rate increase of 15.1 percent.
Table I —Omaha Gun and Gang Crime (Source:OPD Crime Analysis Unit,US Census Bureau, Fill U.C.R.)
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 5 year % 1 year
Change Change
Homicide 34 43 41 42 32 50 47.06% 56.25%
Aggravated Assault 1,312 1,350 1,442 1,505 1,523 1,452 _ 10.67% -4.66%
Aggravated Assault With Gun 642 722 748 500 459 600 -6.54% 30.72%
Robbery 723 696 815 815 723 655 -9.41% -9.41%
Omaha Per Capita Homicide(100,000) 7.3 10.4 9.8 9.9 7.9 N/A _ N/A N/A
National Per Capita Homicide(100,000) 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.4 4.5 N/A N/A N/A
As illustrated in Table 1, while violent crime has fluctuated between 2010 and 2015,
there has been a significant increase in homicides and aggravated assaults. Between 2010 and
2015 homicides increased by 47.06 percent, and aggravated assaults increased by 10.67 percent,
from 1,312 to 1,452. On closer examination aggravated assaults with a gun have also increased
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by 20 percent from 500 in 2013 to 600 in 2015. Therefore, while there was a 5.17 percent
decrease in the total number of violent crime offenses reported by the Omaha Police Department
(OPD) between 2014 and 2015, more work needs to be done to ensure this trend continues.
Omaha's per capita homicide rate is consistently above the national average. In 2014, Omaha's
per capita homicide rate was 7.9 per 100,000 residents, 75.56 percent greater than the national
average of 4.5 per 100,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reports).
Incidents of shots fired, felony use of a firearm, homicide with a firearm, and robbery
with a firearm are all local indicators of gun and violent crime in Omaha. Crimes using a firearm
continue to pose a problem to both the overall community and the areas targeted by the District
of Nebraska's Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Initiative. Between 2010 and 2015,
78.1 percent of the 242 homicides, and 50.76 percent of 4,427 robbery crimes in Omaha were
committed with a firearm. The 2015 homicide statistics also include the murders of an Omaha
Police Officer, and a two-year-old killed by gunfire.
Table 2 Omaha Gun and/Gann Crime t'.our(c: OI'I)t rime :flak k I nit and Project Nak 'Seit;libistitoodliy
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 5 year% 1 year
Change Change
Shots Fired Calls 2,050 2,307 2,632 2,671 2,486 1 2,459 19.95% -1.09%
Homicide with a Firearm 30 33 35 29 22 40 33.33% 81.82%
Robbery with a Firearm 388 360 459 376 355 309 -20.36% -12.96%
Gang Homicides 18 17 10 10 12 5 -72.22% -58.33%
Gang Related Arrests for Firearms 137 173 138 121 151 135 -1.46% -10.60%
(CCW&Felony Use of Firearm)
Suspected Gang Members 3,246 3,400 3,029 2,568 2,799 2,726 -16.02% -2.61%
Suspected Gangs 80 81 81 82 82 83 3.75% 1.22%
While the number of robberies with a firearm, and gang homicides have both seen
positive five year declines; the increase in shots fired calls, and homicides with a firearm, along
with the consistent number of gang related arrests for firearms are areas of concern for both OPD
and the Project Safe Neighborhood's (PSN) Director of Operations. Between 2010 and 2015, the
number of shots fired calls increased by 19.95 percent from 2,050 to 2,459; and homicides with a
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firearm increased by 33.33 percent from 30 to 40. Shots fired incidents include drive-by
shootings, assaults with a gun, homicides, and other gun-involved crimes reported to law
enforcement. It has become increasingly difficult to tie gang members to weapons, as the
weapons are often carried by juveniles, or in cars with multiple occupants.
The Omaha Police Department (OPD) uses the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) definition of a gang member to track and monitor gang activity
in Omaha. In 2010 the OPD reclassified the term `gang' to include smaller gang `cliques' in
OPD's official count. This caused the number of gangs to rise from 31 in 2009 to 80 in 2010.
Since the reclassification,the number of suspected gangs identified in Omaha has remained
constant. According to the 2010 City of Omaha Community-Wide Gang Assessment(Simi PhD,
University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2010), smaller gangs have the propensity to commit more
violent acts than larger gangs.
The OPD Crime Analysis Unit has found that gang crime and gang involvement in
Omaha has fallen after the spike in gang activity in 2011 (Table 2). Gang-involved homicides
decreased from 52.94 percent of all homicides in 2010 to 10 percent of all homicides in 2015;
while the number of suspected gang members decreased by 16.02 percent during the same
period. Although there was a 10.6 percent decline in gang related arrests for firearms between
2014 and 2015, it has become increasingly difficult to tie gang members to weapons.
The majority of Omaha's gang violence is situational and arises due to conflict over turf,
narcotics distribution, and previous aggression/shootings. Therefore,the increase in homicides
with a firearm by 81.82 percent between 2014 and 2015 is concerning. The easy access to
firearms poses a serious risk to public safety locally, and across the nation.
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Violence and gang crime predominantly exist in eastern Omaha and are focused in the northeast
segment of the City. The Omaha Police Department divides Omaha into four Sector Precincts:
Northeast, Southeast,Northwest, and Southwest. The precinct diagram below demonstrates the
severity of crime in Northeast Omaha in comparison to other sectors of the city. While each
precinct represents approximately 25 percent of the total City population, in 2015 the Northeast
and Northwest Precincts accounted for 82 percent of all homicides, and 75 percent of shots fired
calls for all of Omaha. Statistics indicate that the gang violence experienced in the Northeast
Precinct has migrated across the 42nd Street sector line into the Northwest Precinct.
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Surenos (Playboy Set), Mara Salvatrucha(MS13) and 18th Street gangs.
2. Project Design and Implementation
The District of Nebraska utilizes a multi-pronged approach to combat gang and gun violence
problems that have proven successful and represent elements of promising Project Safe
Neighborhoods (PSN) Strategies cited by the Department of Justice. PSN Nebraska will use 2016
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Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program grant funds to: (1) reduce gun assaults involving
gang members in eastern Omaha through proactive enforcement, investigative and intelligence
sharing efforts with partnering agencies and the research partner; (2) control spikes in gang-on-
gang violence in north and south Omaha; (3) increase Federal and State prosecution of gang
members involved with gun crimes or illegal drug activity through intensive case screening and
analysis; (4) assist the Cities of Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista and Lincoln with investigations
involving graffiti, gang and gun violence, with operations funding and technical assistance; (5)
trace and track all firearms and crime guns seized from gang members and juveniles; (6) assist
with and promote Notification Meeting Presentation programs for youth in the Omaha
metropolitan area; (7) use media outreach to promote the anti-gang and anti-gun violence theme in
the community; (8) increase community involvement against gang and gun crime through
community events including Gun Amnesty Days; and (9)provide technical assistance training and
increase the number of training classes for all PSN partners.
Partnerships
Nebraska's Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy is driven by the United States Attorney's
Office for the District of Nebraska(USAONE). The District of Nebraska's PSN initiative will be
coordinated by the Director of Operations (PSNDO) co-located at the United States Attorney's
Office's (USAO) Law Enforcement Community Coordination Unit and the Omaha Metro Firearms
Task Force. The PSNDO oversees PSN activities and coordinates: with the PSN Firearms Clerk to
ensure ongoing gun case screening, and firearms tracing and tracking; with the research partner at
the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO)Nebraska Center for Justice Research; with the
Department of Justice and Michigan State University to provide quarterly and semi-annual
operational updates; training throughout the State of Nebraska; the media outreach campaign; and
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with the City of Omaha and sub-grantees to ensure programmatic and fiscal compliance.
PSN Nebraska strategies are implemented through partnerships, collaborations and de-
confliction with local, state, and federal law enforcement, criminal justice and violence prevention
agencies. The PSN Task Force comprises of police departments, county attorneys, federal
agencies, probation, parole, and community-based organizations.
Strategic Planning, Crime Analysis and Research Integration
Since 2011 monthly Omaha Police Department/Project Safe Neighborhood (OPD/PSN) Incident
Review Meetings have been held to select offenders for State and Federal prosecution. OPD/PSN
Incident Review Meetings are facilitated by OPD's Gang Lieutenant and Sergeants, and the PSN
Director of Operations advises which cases/individuals are being reviewed for Federal indictment.
Meetings are used for the exchange of information and are attended by representatives from: the
Omaha Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office,
Nebraska Department of Probation, Nebraska Department of Parole, Nebraska Department of
Correctional Services, Douglas County Attorney's Office, the US Attorney's Office, Lincoln
Police Department, Nebraska State Parole Board Member, Omaha Public Schools Gang Prevention
Specialist, and regional law enforcement agency partners.
During monthly OPD/PSN Incident Review Meetings, offenders are discussed in detail
regarding their most recent criminal law violations, and supplemented by their past criminal
history. Current crime reports are available and presentations are made by law enforcement
officers. Included in these meetings, when available, are any criminal discussions/videos obtained
by investigators of targeted individuals thru social media.
Each Incident Review Meeting involves a discussion on spikes in gang and gun violence in
Omaha `hotspots'. A list of the top gang offenders and their associates are targeted, with emphasis
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on them for future intervention. The list, consolidated by information provided by each agency
present, is updated and republished each month to provide up-to-date regional priorities. These
priorities guide how PSN resources will target the most violent people and neighborhoods within
Omaha and Lincoln. PSN Nebraska works closely with the US Marshals Service to prioritize
outstanding warrants for the highest risk offenders chosen for indictment.
Accountability and Data-Driven Efforts
PSN Nebraska will operate a Firearms Case Screening Team (FCST) comprised of the PSN
Director of Operations (PSNDO); PSN Firearms Clerk(PSNFC); designated Omaha Police
sergeant and detectives; a Special Agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives (ATF); county and city prosecutors; and the US Attorney's Office's (USAO) Criminal
and Drug Chiefs. The PSNFC will email case summary information from OPD reports of gun
incidents on a daily basis. The facts of a case, information regarding gang affiliation and criminal
records are included in the referrals. Table 3 indicates the case numbers processed since inception.
Table 3—Cases Reviewed by the Firearms Case Screening Team (Boone I'JV Director n/Opertrliuu+I
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Number of Cases 487 504 541 512 432 361 446 377 341 382 451
The PSNFC will ensure all crime guns are traced and tracked. There has been a marked
increase in the number of firearms traced throughout the District of Nebraska, and in particular the
Omaha focus area (Table 4). Since 2008 all seized firearms in Omaha have been traced directly
through the ATF's National Tracing Center in West Virginia. PSN Nebraska is now a regular and
recognized user of the ATF's online E-Trace System. Prior to the tracing program only 114
firearms were traced in Omaha.
Table 4—Firearms Traced throughout the District of Nebraska (Sour,,: i'S;'. Director nj O/,e,,imm i
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
#Firearms Traced 775 775 877 875 808 723 1,113 828 865 761 1,087
Outreach
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Project Safe Neighborhood Nebraska, through its partnerships with local, state and federal
agencies and community organizations, will continue to employ targeted enforcement, intervention
and prevention strategies to directly target gun, gang and violent crime.
Notification Meetings - The Project Safe Neighborhood's Director of Operations (PSNDO)will
work with the Omaha Public School District's (OPS) School Safety Officer, the Boys and Girls
Club, and the Police Athletics for Community Engagement(PACE) to plan and deliver
Notification Meetings targeting high risk students between the ages of nine and fourteen. PACE
currently reaches 1,600 at risk youth through soccer and basketball leagues in the Northeast and
Southeast Precincts. Police Officers and civilian gang prevention specialists volunteer time as
mentors and positive role models for the program. The Notification Program includes deterrence
training for juveniles on local gun laws and prosecution procedures, and a message of opportunity.
Information on community resources available to get juveniles out of the gang/crime lifestyle will
be provided to participants.
Juveniles on probation and parole are at high risk for participation in illegal gang activity and
gun violence. At the notification meetings,juveniles on probation or parole will be informed they
are prime candidates for strict prosecutorial treatment if they continue to reoffend. Current media
and community outreach efforts managed by the PSNDO includes the distribution of outreach
materials and brochures developed by Crime Stoppers at community events, and educational
materials distributed at Notification Meetings and other public safety events.
Night-Light, Cease-Fire, and Directed Patrol Operations -Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)
Nebraska, in conjunction with the Omaha Police Department (OPD), Lincoln Police Department
(LPD), Douglas and Sarpy County Probation Offices, and Bellevue Police Department will
conduct targeted enforcement operations. Preemptive Visits are normally conducted prior to larger
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community events where conflicts may reasonably be predicted between opposing gangs.
Detectives do `knock and talks' explaining that police presence will be enhanced at the function
with emphasis on keeping the peace. Home Visits focus on persons on probation/parole for gun or
drug violations due to their propensity to be members of street gangs. Night-Light operations will
be used to respond to specific outbreaks of violence. Cease Fire and Directed Patrol Operations
will target gun violence `hotspots'. Operations will be a combination of reactive and proactive to
tackle gun and gang violence. Planned operations will be guided by OPD Crime Analysis data and
the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Nebraska Center for Justice Research(NCJR). The NCJR
will provide a Graduate Research Assistant to the OPD Gang Unit to analyze crime data and
patterns to develop a plan for gun crime and gang violence reduction in the Omaha focus area.
Training
Gang and Firearm training for law enforcement throughout the state has been a priority for PSN
Nebraska. The ATF and International Association of Chiefs of Police provided training on
Firearm Identification, Characteristics of Armed Gunmen and Officer Safety in 2003, 2004 and
2012. The US Attorney's Office has conducted training classes on Federal Case Initiation for drug
and gun cases for drug investigators in the Central region of the State, and for gang and drug
investigators in the Omaha Metropolitan area. Training and information exchange on the PSN
initiative occurs annually at the Law Enforcement Coordinating Council conference.
In collaboration with the Project Safe Neighborhood's Director of Operations (PSNDO),
five (5) Omaha Police Department(OPD) Firearms Squad officers have been trained through PSN
funds and now help train new OPD recruits on federal and local firearms laws, identification and
procedures. This training class will continue as part of OPD's curriculum for new recruits, with
the next class planned for 2016. Training from both the PSNDO and OPD Firearms Squad will
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continue to be offered for Nebraska State Patrol's in-service training and to Sarpy County and
Bellevue law enforcement agencies upon request.
3. Capabilities and Competencies
OPD/PSN Incident Review Meetings provide for the exchange of information; identification of
`hotspots' and priority offenders in the Omaha focus area; and prioritization of offender cases for
Federal prosecution. Incident Review Meetings are attended by representatives from: the Omaha
Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office,Nebraska
Department of Probation,Nebraska Department of Parole,Nebraska Department of Correctional
Services, Douglas County Attorney's Office, the US Attorney's Office, Lincoln Police
Department,Nebraska State Patrol, and regional law enforcement agency partners.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations (PSNDO) will coordinate targeted
enforcement sweeps in crime `hotspot' areas in Lincoln and Omaha, facilitate collaboration
meetings and data sharing between partner agencies, and submit data to the research partner to
identify problem `hotspot' areas and individuals. Omaha Police Department(OPD) remains the
central repository of gang intelligence for the entire State of Nebraska. The OPD has a Gang
Intelligence Unit, three (3) officers assigned to the F.B.I.'s Safe Streets Task Force and four (4)
Gang Suppressions Squads comprised of thirty (30) officers. The Gang Suppression Squads
respond to violence `hotspots' through daily enforcement efforts, and will collaborate with local
partners to provide five (5) specialized Cease-Fire, Directed Patrol, and Night-Light Operations in
the Omaha focus area. Gang Suppression Squads will forward felony gang related firearms cases
to the United States Attorney's Office (USAO)through the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.
The OPD Crime Laboratory will continue to conduct forensic examinations of seized firearms and
bullet casings. The Crime Analysis Unit will provide crime data to guide the ongoing assessment
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and analysis conducted by the research partner. Lincoln Police Department (LPD)will
collaborate with the State Parole and Lancaster County Probation Offices to complete a total of
three (3) specialized Saturation and Home Visit operations. The City of Lincoln's PSN focus area
has shown reductions through enforcement in assaults and property crimes. Project Safe
Neighborhoods Firearms Clerk(PSNFC) will collect, record and disseminate firearms data from
Omaha Police Department firearm case reports and collaborate with the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)to record local firearms information with the Federal
agency for analysis and reporting. Douglas County Attorney's Office (DCAO) will continue to
be an active member of the PSN Firearms Case Screening Team, and provide a part-time
prosecutor dedicated to the specific prosecution of violent gang and gun crime offenders.
Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory (NSP Crime Lab)will examine firearms for
identification, serial number recovery, test-firing, Integrated Ballistic Information System (IBIS)
cataloging and storing and will send two (2) ballistic technicians to yearly required training.
University of Nebraska at Omaha Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) will
continue to conduct assessments of Omaha's PSN Operations. The NCJR will provide a Graduate
Research Assistant to the Omaha Police Department(OPD) Crime Analysis Unit to
provide regular violent gang and gun crime data,trends, and analysis to OPD's Gang Unit. The
City of Omaha will serve as the applicant and fiscal agent for the 2016 Violent Gang and Gun
Crime Reduction Grant. The City will provide: fiscal management; initiate and administer MOU's
and grant-funded contracts, disburse grant funds; monitor expenditures; and communicate with the
Grant Program Administrator. The Finance Department has existing accounting and grant
management procedures. All grant funds will be maintained in separate accounts, distinct from
other revenue sources. All grant draw-downs and expenditures will be attached to the specific
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grant and tracked separately from all other expenditures. The City of Omaha complies with all
requirements of the A-133 Single Audit Act, as amended, June 1996.
4. Program Evaluation and Performance Measures
Management of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)Nebraska initiative is a collaborative effort
between the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), City of Omaha Grants Administration, The
PSN Statewide Task Force, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the PSN Director of
Operations (PSNDO). Prior to grant implementation, collaborative partners will convene to
review the District of Nebraska's Anti-Gun and Anti-Gang Violence Program Strategies to ensure
implementation strategies are aligned with the data collected, and guidance provided by the
research partner. Potential gaps and training needs will also be discussed.
The PSNDO is responsible for daily PSN activities, and works closely with the USAO to
ensure project objectives are met. The PSNDO will work closely with the PSN Firearms Clerk
(PSNFC) and University of Nebraska at Omaha's Nebraska Center for Justice Research (NCJR) to
guide data collection, and proactively analyze gun and gang violence patterns in the Omaha focus
area. The NCJR will identify patterns of interest and assist the OPD Crime Analysis Unit in
developing enforcement strategies and crime mapping to affectively disrupt gun and gang crimes.
After enforcement activities have occurred,the NCJR will evaluate pre and post crime data to
determine if law enforcement operations reduced crime in the target areas, and provide the
outcome evaluations to the OPD Gang Squad Lieutenant, PSNDO and Michigan State University.
The OPD Crime Analysis Unit will house the NCJR Graduate Research Assistant, and
provide access to crime data and statistics to conduct real time analysis for the Gang Unit and
tailor intelligence-led, data-driven operations. Information obtained from the OPD/PSN Incident
Review meetings and Weekly OPD Compstat meetings will also be used to drive the PSN strategy.
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Budget/Budget Narrative
Project Period: October 1,2016—September 30,2018
A. PERSONNEL
OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT(OPD)
Year 1
OPD Operational Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 OPD Operational Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Omaha Police Department(OPD)Operational Personnel Budget Narrative:
OPD received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe
Neighborhoods)for specialized overtime operations.
Year 2
OPD Operational Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations
Gang Officers $52.56/hour x 6 hour operations x 6 Gang Officers x 7 operations $13,245
Sergeant $58.77/hour x 6 hour operations x 1 Sergeant x 7 operations $ 2,468
Year 2 OPD Operational Personnel Subtotal: $15,713
Year 2 - Omaha Police Department(OPD)Operational Personnel Budget Narrative:
OPD is requesting$15,713 for specialized operations to combat outbreaks of gang violence. Six(6)
Omaha Police Department Gang Squad Officers and one(1)OPD Sergeant will participate in Cease-Fire,
Directed Patrol and/or Night-Light operations,for a total of seven(7)operations during the second year
of the grant.
Project Safe Neighborhood(PSN)grant funds will be utilized to pay for the overtime of law enforcement
officers involved in the specialized operations. The Omaha Police Department Sergeant assigned to PSN
operations will supervise the proactive components to deter and prevent firearms and gang violence. The
Sergeant will maintain the operations statistics and coordinate with the research partner.
Overtime costs for OPD Officers and Sergeant were calculated using the highest scale for both positions
in the current City of Omaha Police Bargaining Unit Pay Plan. It is anticipated that costs incurred per
officer will vary based on their longevity.
Year 1
OPD Crime Lab Personnel Item Computation Cost
Forensic Gun Case Analysis Overtime Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) i D
Year 1 OPD Crime Lab Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Omaha Police Department(OPD)Crime Lab Personnel Budget Narrative:
OPD received 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe Neighborhoods)
funding for the Forensic Investigation Section(FIS)to conduct forensic gun case analysis overtime.
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Year 2
OPD Crime Lab Personnel Item Computation Cost
Forensic Gun Case Analysis Overtime $35.25/hour x 15 hours of overtime $ 529
Year 2 OPD Crime Lab Personnel Subtotal: $ 529
Year 2-Omaha Police Department(OPD) Crime Lab Personnel Budget Narrative:
OPD is requesting$529 in overtime funding for Crime Laboratory Technicians to conduct examinations
on seized crime guns. Having the ability to conduct additional examinations on seized crime guns will
improve the quality of prosecutions and contribute to the Integrated Ballistics Identification System
(IBIS) and National Integrated Ballistic Information Network(NIBIN) databases.
Overtime costs for OPD Forensic Investigation Section(FIS)technicians were calculated using the
current City of Omaha Civilian Bargaining Unit Pay Plan. It is anticipated that costs incurred per
technician will vary based on their longevity and step on the pay scale.
Year 1
OPD Property Room Personnel Item Computation Cost
Gun Storage&Preparation Overtime Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 OPD Property Room Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Omaha Police Department(OPD)Property Room Personnel Budget Narrative:
OPD received 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe Neighborhoods)
funding for property room personnel overtime to prepare seized firearms for re-inspection as requested by
the ATF-E Tracing system.
Year 2
OPD Property Room Personnel Item Computation Cost
Gun Storage& Preparation Overtime $30/hour x 38 hours of overtime $1,140
Year 2 OPD Property Room Personnel Subtotal: $1,140
Year 2-Omaha Police Department(OPD)Property Room Personnel Budget Narrative:
OPD is requesting$1,140 in funding for Property Room Personnel Gun Storage and Preparation Cost
Overtime to prepare seized firearms for re-inspection on seized firearms that need further analysis as
requested by the ATF-E Tracing System.
TOTAL PERSONNEL: $17,382
B. FRINGE BENEFITS-N/A
C. TRAVEL
Year 1
Purpose of Travel Computation Cost
Mandatory BJA PSN Orientation Course Conducted by Michigan State University
Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year I Travel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Travel Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program
(Project Safe Neighborhoods)grant for one(1)participant from the Federal District of Nebraska's PSN
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Statewide Task Force to attend the Bureau of Justice Assistance's mandatory PSN Orientation Course
conducted by Michigan State University.
Year 2
Purpose of Travel Computation Cost
Mandatory BJA PSN Orientation Course Conducted by Michigan State University—Unknown Location
Airfare $400/ticket x 1 attendee $ 400
Lodging $226/night x 2 nights x 1 attendee $ 452
Meals Per Diem $69/day x 1 day x 1 attendee $ 69
First/Last Day Meals $51.75/day x 2 days x 1 attendee $ 104
Baggage Fees $25/one-way trip x 2 trips x 1 attendee $ 50
Airport Shuttle $30/one-way trip x 2 trips x 1 attendee $ 60
Year 2 Travel Subtotal: $1,135
Year 2 -Travel Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha is requesting$1,135 to enable one(1)PSN Statewide Task Force representative to
attend the Bureau of Justice Assistance's mandatory PSN Training conducted by Michigan State
University. The exact training and training location are yet to be determined;therefore,cost estimates are
based on the federal per diem guidelines for travel to Washington DC. The City of Omaha's Travel
Policy will be utilized which follows Federal GSA per diem guidelines.
TOTAL TRAVEL: $1,135
D. EQUIPMENT—N/A
E. SUPPLIES—N/A
F. CONSTRUCTION-N/A
G. CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTS
PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS(PSNDO)
Year 1
PSNDO Personnel Item Computation Cost
PSN Director of Operations Salary Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 PSNDO Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1-Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations(PSNDO)Personnel Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program
(Project Safe Neighborhoods)grant for the PSNDO's salary.
Year 2
PSNDO Personnel Item Computation Cost
PSN Director of Operations Salary $27/hour x 1,352 hours per year $36,504
Year 2 PSNDO Personnel Subtotal:$36,504
Year 2-Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations(PSNDO)Personnel Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha is requesting$36,504 in funding to support the PSNDO position. The PSNDO will
work part-time with direct support from the District of Nebraska US Attorney's Office. The PSNDO will
coordinate the PSN Nebraska Initiative,and work with partner agencies to include: federal and local
investigators, Omaha Public Schools, City and County Prosecutors,Adult and Juvenile Probation and
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Omaha Police Department Uniform Patrol officers. The PSNDO will collaborate with the Research
Partner to reach the project goals, identify problem hotspot areas and individuals,and take proactive steps
to ensure violent offenders are removed from the streets.
The annual contract for the PSN Director was calculated based on a total of 1,352 hours(an average of 26
hours per week x 52 weeks per year)and at an hourly rate of$27.
Year 1
PSNDO Purpose of Travel Computation Cost
Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Conference—Kearney,Nebraska
Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 PSNDO Travel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations(PSNDO)Travel Budget Narrative:
The PSNDO received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project
Safe Neighborhoods)grant to attend the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Conference in
Kearney,Nebraska.
Year 2
PSNDO Purpose of Travel Computation Cost
Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Conference—Kearney,Nebraska
Mileage(Round trip Omaha to Kearney) 364 miles x$0.54/mile $197
Lodging $89/night x 3 nights $267
Meal Per Diem $51/day x 2 day $102
Year 2 PSNDO Travel Subtotal: $566
Year 2 -Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations(PSNDO)Travel Budget Narrative:
The PSNDO is requesting$566 to attend the annual District of Nebraska's Law Enforcement
Coordinating Committee Conference in Kearney,Nebraska. Funding will cover personal vehicle
roundtrip mileage to the conference, lodging,and meals. First day meals are provided by the conference.
Costs were estimated based on federal per diem rates and comply with the City of Omaha's Grant Funded
Travel Policies.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations Total: $37,070
PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS FIREARMS CLERK(PSNFC)
Year 1
PSNFC Personnel Item Computation Cost
Firearms Clerk Salary Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 PSNFC Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Project Safe Neighborhood Firearms Clerk(PSNFC)Personnel Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program
(Project Safe Neighborhoods)grant for the PSNFC's salary.
Year 2
PSNFC Personnel Item Computation Cost
Firearms Clerk Salary $15.50/hour x 1,248 hours per year $19,344
Year 2 PSNFC Personnel Subtotal: $19,344
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Year 2 -Project Safe Neighborhood Firearms Clerk(PSNFC)Personnel Budget Narrative:
Funding is requested in the amount of$19,344 to support the PSNFC position. The PSNFC will work on
a part-time basis with direct support from the District of Nebraska US Attorney's Office,the Omaha
Police Department(OPD)and the PSN Director of Operations. The Project Safe Neighborhoods
Firearms Clerk(PSNFC)will collect,record,and disseminate firearms data from OPD gun cases,and
ensure all crime guns are traced and tracked directly through the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,Firearms
and Explosive's(ATF)National Tracing Center. The PSNFC will work with the Project Safe
Neighborhoods Director of Operations to staff community outreach activities.
The annual contract for the PSN Firearms Clerk was calculated based on a total of 1,248 hours(an
average of 24 hours per week x 52 weeks per year)and at an hourly rate of$15.50.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Firearms Clerk Total: $19,344
DOUGLAS COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE(DCAO)
Year 1
DCAO Personnel Item Computation Cost
Part-Time Gang/Gun Prosecutor Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 DCAO Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Douglas County Attorney's Office(DCAO)Personnel Budget Narrative:
The DCAO received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project
Safe Neighborhoods)grant for one(1)part-time Deputy County Attorney to work in the Violent Crime
Gang/Gun Prosecution Unit.
Year 2
DCAO Personnel Item Computation Cost
Part-Time Gang/Gun Prosecutor $56,667/year x 0.15 FTE $8,500
Year 2 DCAO Personnel Subtotal: $8,500
Year 2-Douglas County Attorney's Office(DCAO)Personnel Budget Narrative:
The DCAO is requesting$8,500 in funding to support one(1)Deputy County Attorney in the Violent
Crime Gang/Gun Prosecution Unit working 15 percent of their time on gun and gang cases specific to
Project Safe Neighborhoods.
The DCAO will provide one(1)prosecutor to track and assist in the prosecution of gun cases involving
gang members occurring in Douglas County. This position will aid in prosecutions and provide improved
tracking of violent gun offenders in the criminal justice system. This Deputy Douglas County Attorney
will be an active member of the PSN Firearms Case Screening Team, and be a point of contact for the
Douglas County Attorney's Office.
Douglas County Attorney's Office Total: $8,500
STATE OF NEBRASKA PROBATION(NE Probation)
Year 1
NE Probation Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 NE Probation Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 - State of Nebraska Probation(NE Probation)Personnel Budget Narrative:
NE Probation received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project
Safe Neighborhoods)grant to fund overtime for officers to conduct Cease Fire,Night-Light and other
specialized overtime operations.
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Year 2
NE Probation Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations $35/hour Probation Officers x 80 hours overtime $2,800
Year 1 NE Probation Personnel Subtotal: $2,800
Year 2- State of Nebraska Probation(NE Probation)Personnel Budget Narrative:
NE Probation is requesting$2,800 for officers to work overtime on Cease Fire,Night-Light and other
specialized operations. Designated NE Probation Officers will work with Omaha metro law enforcement
agencies to participate in strategically planned operations. Proactive operations are scheduled to address
increases in gang involved shootings in target hotspot areas.
Overtime costs for Probationer Officers were calculated using the average overtime cost, however it is
anticipated that costs incurred per officer will vary based on their longevity.
State of Nebraska Probation Total: $2,800
LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT(LPD)
Year 1
LPD Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 LPD Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Lincoln Police Department(LPD)Personnel Budget Narrative:
LPD received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe
Neighborhoods)grant to conduct specialized overtime operations in Lincoln PSN focus area.
Year 2
LPD Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations
Police Officers $50/hour x 6 hour operations x 6 Officers x 3 operations $5,400
Parole Officers $35/hour x 6 hour operations x 2 Parole Officers x 3 operations $1,260
Probation Officers $35/hour x 6 hour operations x 2 Probation Officers x 3 operations $1,260
Police Sergeant $56.2/hour x 7 hour operations x 1 Sergeant x 3 operations $1,180
Year 2 LPD Personnel Subtotal: $9,100
Year 2- Lincoln Police Department(LPD)Personnel Budget Narrative:
LPD is requesting funds in the amount of$9,100 to conduct three(3)specialized overtime operations in
the Lincoln focus area. LPD will collaborate with members of the State of Nebraska Parole Office and
the Lancaster County Probation Office to conduct proactive home visits of probationers and parolees.
Overtime funding for six(6)LPD Officers assigned to PSN will work with designated Probation and
Parole Officers to participate in three (3)Night-Light type operations. Operations will focus on
contacting individuals on probation,parole and current drug court participants to ensure compliance with
their court ordered release. Home visits are designed to send the message of accountability and
opportunity for the probationers and parolees to become law abiding members of the community.
The LPD Sergeant assigned to PSN operations will supervise the proactive components to deter and
prevent firearms and gang violence. The Sergeant will maintain the operations statistics and coordinate
with the researchers.
Lincoln Police Department Total: $9,100
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SARPY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT(SCLE)
Year 1
SCLE Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 SCLE Personnel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 - Sarpy County Law Enforcement(SCLE)Personnel Budget Narrative:
SCLE received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe
Neighborhoods)grant to conduct specialized overtime operations in the Omaha Metropolitan Area.
Year 2
SCLE Personnel Item Computation Cost
Specialized Overtime Operations
Police Officers $46.4/hour x 5 hour operations x 4 Officers x 4 operations $3,712
Probation Officers $35/hr x 5 hour operations x 1 Probation Officer x 4 operations $ 700
Parole Officers $35/hr x 5 hour operations x 1 Parole Officer x 4 operations $ 700
Year 2 SCLE Personnel Subtotal: $5,112
Year 2-Sarpy County Law Enforcement(SCLE)Personnel Budget Narrative:
SCLE agencies are requesting$5,112 in funding to support Project Safe Neighborhoods(PSN)
specialized overtime operations for four(4) Sarpy County Officers/Deputies,designated Sarpy County
Probation Officers,and Parole/Probation Officers to participate in Cease-Fire,Directed Patrol and/or
Night-Light operations. Three(3)operations are scheduled to proactively address increases in gang
involved shootings in Sarpy and Douglas Counties.
Sarpy County Law Enforcement Total: $5,112
NEBRASKA STATE PATROL(NSP)
Year 1
NSP Purpose of Travel Computation Cost
AFTE Training Conference Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 NSP Travel Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 -Nebraska State Patrol(NSP)Travel Budget Narrative:
NSP received funded from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe
Neighborhoods)grant to send two(2)Crime Lab Firearms Examiner to the 2017 Association of Firearm
and Toolmark Examiners(AFTE)Annual Training Seminar in Denver,Colorado.
Year 2
NSP Purpose of Travel Computation Cost
2018 Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners Training Seminar—Charleston, West Virginia
Training Seminar Registration $545/non-member registration x 2 attendees $1,090
Airfare $500/ticket x 2 tickets $1,000
Lodging $107/night x 8 nights x 2 rooms $1,712
Meal per diems $54/day x 6 days x 2 attendees $ 648
First/Last Day Meal per diems $40.50/day x 2 days x 2 attendees $ 162
Baggage Fees $25/one-way trip x 2 trips x 2 attendees $ 100
Transportation(airport shuttle) $30/one-way trip x 2 trips x 2 attendees $ 120
Year 2 NSP Travel Subtotal: $4,832
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Year 2-Nebraska State Patrol(NSP)Travel Budget Narrative:
NSP is requesting$4,832 for two(2)Crime Lab Firearms Examiner to attend the 2018 Association of
Firearm and Toolmark Examiners(AFTE)Training Seminar in Charleston, West Virginia between June 3
and 8,2018. The AFTE Annual Training Seminar is the primary training and professional peer
organization for Firearms/Toolmark Examiners. It permits the forensic examiner to stay abreast of
current trends, research,noteworthy cases,court issues,and method/equipment development. No other
professional seminar offers as much subject matter related to forensic firearm examinations and shooting
scene processing. Workshops are a regular component of the seminar, permitting specialized training in
addition to the general session subject matter. AFTE is the professional organization responsible for
certifying firearm/toolmark examiners in the areas of firearm examinations,toolmark examinations,and
GSR-range estimations,accomplished through a combination of proctored written and practical exams.
AFTE certification is given to attendees meeting all seminar requirements.
The NSP Crime Lab performs many types of firearm analysis for all law enforcement agencies in the
State of Nebraska,at no cost to those agencies. To best serve the interests of those submitting agencies,
analysts must stay up to date on best practices for analysis,collection of evidence,firearm/ammunition
related trends,and the most relevant analytical equipment/supplies. As the forensic field evolves,NSP
Crime Lab Forensic Firearm Analysts regularly educate law enforcement agencies and attorneys in field
training events around the state.
All costs were calculated using federal per diem rates for Charleston, West Virginia and comply with the
City of Omaha's Grant Funded Travel Policies. First and Last day meals were calculated at 75 percent of
the per diem rate.
Nebraska State Patrol Total: $4.832
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA'S
CONSORTIUM FOR CRIME AND JUSTICE RESEARCH (CCJR)
Year 1
CCJR Item Computation Cost
Faculty Research Salary $101,210/year x 0.52 months/year $ 4,386
Graduate Research Assistant Salary $24,047/year x 3 months/year $ 6,012
Faculty Fringe Benefits $4,386 x 27% $ 1,184
Graduate Assistant Fringe Benefits $6,012 x 0.63% $ 38
Graduate Assistant Health Insurance $1,558/year x 3 months/year $ 390
Travel to Washington D.C. for required MSU training
Airfare $300/ticket x 1 roundtrip ticket $ 300
Lodging $226/night x 2 nights $ 452
Meal per diem $69/day x 1 day $ 69
First/Last day meals $51.75/day x 2 days $ 104
Transportation,airport to hotel $25/roundtrip x 1 person $ 25
Airport parking $40/short term parking $ 40
Mileage to and from Eppley Airport $ 10
Tuition,Graduate Research Assistant $268/credit hour x 5 hours $ 1,340
Facilities and Administration Cost $13,010 x 10%indirect cost rate x 50%available $ 651
Year 1 CCJR Subtotal: $15,001
Year 1 -University of Nebraska at Omaha's
Consortium for Crime and Justice Research (CCJR)Budget Narrative:
The CCJR is requesting$15,651 in funding to conduct analysis of the local crime problems and actively
assist law enforcement in developing a proactive plan for gun crime reduction. CCJR will conduct post-
operational assessments to determine the effectiveness of targeted PSN operations in the target areas.
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CCJR will allocate staff to work directly with the PSN Task Force and law enforcement agencies to
provide interim technical support and data analysis as requested. In year one,$1,000 is allocated for the
faculty researcher to attend the Bureau of Justice Assistance's mandatory PSN Orientation Course
conducted by Michigan State University. The location of the Orientation Course is unknown;therefore,
all costs were estimated using the federal GSA rates for Washington D.C. Faculty benefits are estimated
at 27 percent of salary. Graduate research assistants are provided five (5)hours of tuition in lieu of
benefits. Indirect costs(F&A costs)were subsidized from UNO's federally negotiated rate of 43% down
to 10%as a community service commitment to the City of Omaha.
Year 2
CCJR Item Computation Cost
Faculty Research Salary $104,246/year x 0.52 months/year $ 4,517
Graduate Research Assistant Salary $24,769/year x 3 months/year $ 6,192
Faculty Fringe Benefits $4,517 x 27% $ 1,220
Graduate Assistant Fringe Benefits $6,192 x 0.63% $ 39
Graduate Assistant Health Insurance $1,651/year x 3 months/year $ 413
Tuition, Graduate Research Assistant $276/credit hour x 5 hours $ 1,380
Facilities and Administration Cost $12,381 MTDC x 10%indirect cost rate $ 1,238
Year 2 CCJR Subtotal: $14,999
Year 2 -University of Nebraska at Omaha's
Consortium for Crime and Justice Research(CCJR)Budget Narrative:
The CCJR is requesting$14,999 in funding conduct analysis of the local crime problems and actively
assist law enforcement in developing a proactive plan for gun crime reduction. CCJR will conduct post-
operational assessments to determine the effectiveness of targeted PSN operations in the target areas.
CCJR will allocate staff to work directly with the PSN Task Force and law enforcement agencies to
provide interim technical support and data analysis as requested. Faculty benefits are estimated at 27%of
salary. Graduate research assistants are provided five hours of tuition in lieu of benefits. Indirect costs
(F&A costs)were subsidized from UNO's federally negotiated rate of 43%down to 10%as a community
service commitment to the City of Omaha. Faculty and graduate research assistant salaries are estimated
with a 3.5%annual increase from year one. Tuition is estimated with a 5%annual increase from year
one.
University of Nebraska at Omaha's CCJR Total: $30,000
POLICE ATHLETICS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT(PACE)
Year 1
PACE Other Item Computation Cost
Translation Services $25/hour x 2 hour event minimum x 20 events/tournaments $1,000
Year 1 PACE Subtotal: $1,000
Year 1—Police Athletics for Community Engagement(PACE)Budget Narrative:
The Project Safe Neighborhood's Director of Operations(PSNDO)will work Police Athletics for
Community Engagement(PACE)to plan and deliver Notification Meetings targeting high risk students
between the ages of nine and fourteen. PACE currently reaches 1,600 at-risk youth through soccer and
basketball leagues in the Northeast and Southeast Precincts. Police Officers and civilian gang prevention
specialists volunteer time as mentors and positive role models for the program. The Notification Program
includes deterrence training for juveniles on local gun laws and prosecution procedures,and a message of
opportunity. Information on community resources available to get juveniles out of the gang/crime lifestyle
will be provided to participants.
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Due to the rapid growth of P.A.C.E. and the significant number of foreign languages encountered, the City
of Omaha is requesting$1,000 for interpreters to assist youth enroll in programming, ensure the anti-gang
and anti-gung message conveyed is understood in their native language, and that relationships can be built
with all youth, including those whose first language is not English.
Year 2
PACE Other Item Computation Cost
Translation Services $25/hour x 2 hour event minimums x 20 events/tournaments $1,000
Year 2 PACE Subtotal: $1,000
Year 2—Police Athletics for Community Engagement(PACE)Budget Narrative:
The Project Safe Neighborhood's Director of Operations(PSNDO)will work Police Athletics for
Community Engagement(PACE)to plan and deliver Notification Meetings targeting high risk students
between the ages of nine and fourteen. PACE currently reaches 1,600 at-risk youth through soccer and
basketball leagues in the Northeast and Southeast Precincts. Police Officers and civilian gang prevention
specialists volunteer time as mentors and positive role models for the program. The Notification Program
includes deterrence training for juveniles on local gun laws and prosecution procedures,and a message of
opportunity. Information on community resources available to get juveniles out of the gang/crime lifestyle
will be provided to participants.
Due to the rapid growth of P.A.C.E. and the significant number of foreign languages encountered,the
City of Omaha is requesting$1,000 for interpreters to assist youth enroll in programming, ensure the anti-
gang and anti-gung message conveyed is understood in their native language, and that relationships can
be built with all youth, including those whose first language is not English.
Police Athletics for Community Engagement Total: $2,000
TOTAL CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTS: $118,758
H. OTHER COSTS
OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT(OPD)
Year 1
OPD Other Item Computation Cost
Forensic Firearms Testing Funded by 2015 PSN Grant(#2015-GP-BX-0005) $ 0
Year 1 OPD Other Costs Subtotal: $ 0
Year 1 - Omaha Police Department(OPD)Other Budget Narrative:
OPD received funding from the 2015 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe
Neighborhoods)grant to pay for a licensed contractor to conduct forensic examination of DNA samples
for firearms cases.
Year 2
OPD Other Item Computation Cost
Forensic Firearms Testing $575/reference sample test x 4 tests $2,300
$750/two gun swab sample test x 4 tests $3,000
$925/two reference sample test x 1 test $ 925
Year 2 OPD Other Costs Subtotal: $6,225
Year 2-Omaha Police Department(OPD) Other Budget Narrative:
OPD is requesting$6,225 in funding for forensic firearms tests to assist in the development of the
Prosecutor's case. The forensic firearms test will be conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical
Center(UNMC),a certified laboratory,that works directly with the OPD on a regular basis.
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The cost of UNMC forensic firearm tests vary depending on the DNA test being performed. One DNA
reference sample costs$575.A DNA analysis test utilizing two(2)buccal swabs from different parts of
the firearm(overall exterior and magazine/rounds)costs$750. Analyzing two DNA references samples
from the same case costs$925.
TOTAL OTHER COSTS: $6,225
I. INDIRECT COSTS
Year 1
Item Computation Cost
Indirect Cost Rate $6,500 x 15.999%of modified total direct costs applicable in Year 1 $1,040
Year 1 Indirect Costs Subtotal: $1,040
Year 1-Indirect Cost Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha will use$6,500 (4.333%)of the total available grant award amount for indirect costs
of administering the FY 2016 PSN Grant. The City of Omaha's currently approved indirect cost rate is
42.98 percent. However,the City will use a reduced percentage to ensure the maximum amount of
funding goes to direct programming and operational activities to reduce gang and gun violence in the
District of Nebraska.
The City of Omaha anticipates using$1,040 in funding for indirect costs during Year 1 of the FY 2016
PSN Grant project. HUD is the City of Omaha's cognizant Federal Agency. Currently the City of
Omaha has an approved indirect cost rate of 42.98 percent for the project period September 2015 to
August 2016. This rate is reassessed annually by an independent contractor based on the audited
statements for the current fiscal year,and approved by HUD. Please see HUD's attached letter.
The City of Omaha will use the modified total direct cost base to determine the amount of indirect eligible
to be drawn down on a quarterly basis. During Year 1 of the FY 2016 PSN Grant,the City will be
eligible to charge indirect costs on a modified total direct cost base of$14,661 at the applicable approved
indirect cost rate.
Year 2
Item Computation Cost
Indirect Cost Rate $6,500 x 84.001%of modified total direct costs applicable in Year 1 $5,460
Year 2 Indirect Costs Subtotal: $5,460
Year 2-Indirect Cost Budget Narrative:
The City of Omaha will use$6,500(4.333%)of the total available grant award amount for indirect costs
of administering the FY 2016 PSN Grant. The City of Omaha's currently approved indirect cost rate is
42.98 percent. However,the City will use a reduced percentage to ensure the maximum amount of
funding goes to direct programming and operational activities to reduce gang and gun violence in the
District of Nebraska.
The City of Omaha anticipates using$5,460 in funding for indirect costs during Year 2 of the FY 2016
PSN Grant project. HUD is the City of Omaha's cognizant Federal Agency. Currently the City of
Omaha has an approved indirect cost rate of 42.98 percent for the project period September 2015 to
August 2016. This rate is reassessed annually by an independent contractor based on the audited
statements for the current fiscal year,and approved by HUD. Please see HUD's attached letter.
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FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program(Project Safe Neighborhoods)
Category 3—Grant#2016-GP-BX-0008
Budget/Budget Narrative
The City of Omaha will use the modified total direct cost base to determine the amount of indirect eligible
to be drawn down on a quarterly basis. During Year 2 of the FY 2016 PSN Grant,the City will be
eligible to charge indirect costs on a modified total direct cost base of$76,977 at the applicable approved
indirect cost rate.
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS: $6,500
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City of Omaha—District of Nebraska
FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program-Project Safe Neighborhoods
Category 3—Competition ID: BJA-2016-9343
Budget/Budget Narrative
Project Period: October 1,2016—September 30,2018
Budget Summary
Budget Category Year 1 Year 2 Total
A. Personnel $ 0 $ 17,382 $ 17,382
B. Fringe Benefits $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
C. Travel $ 0 $ 1,135 $ 1,135
D. Equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
E. Supplies $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
F. Construction $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
G. Consultants/Contracts $ 16,001 $102,757 $118,758
H.Other $ 0 $ 6,225 $ 6,225
Total Direct Costs $ 16,001 $127,499 $143,500
I. Indirect Costs $ 1,040 $ 5,460 $ 6,500
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 17,041 $132,959 $150,000
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Category 3—Grant#20 16-GP-BX-0008
Budget/Budget Narrative
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between The City of Omaha; Office of the Mayor
and
The Omaha Police Department,Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of
Operations—Nebraska,Project Safe Neighborhoods Firearms Clerk—Nebraska,Douglas
County Attorney's Office,Douglas County Probation,Lincoln Nebraska Police
Department,Bellevue Police Department, Sarpy County Probation,Nebraska State Patrol
Crime Laboratory, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Nebraska Center
for Justice Research
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) describes and confirms a collaboration
between the City of Omaha; Office of the Mayor and the Omaha Police Department, Project Safe
Neighborhoods Director of Operations—Nebraska, Project Safe Neighborhoods Firearms Clerk—
Nebraska, Douglas County Attorney's Office, Douglas County Probation, Lincoln Police
Department, Bellevue Police Department, Sarpy County Probation, Nebraska State Patrol Crime
Laboratory, and The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University
of Nebraska at Omaha and its Nebraska Center for Justice Research. This MOU will formalize
and clarify the intent and the proposed roles and responsibilities of each partner agency under the
FY 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) grant
application between October 1, 2016 and September 30,2018. For the purpose of the MOU, Law
Enforcement Agencies are defined as an agency providing law enforcement related services to the
citizens of Nebraska.
Coordinating Agency Responsibilities
City of Omaha:
The City of Omaha (City) will serve as the fiscal administrator of the FY 2016 Violent
Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) Grant. The City will
disburse grant funds; develop contracts, track and monitor grant revenue and expenditures
separately from all other accounts, complete progress reports and financial status reports for the
term of the Grant.
The City designates Gail Braun, Grant Administrator, as the Project Point of Contact,
accountable for implementing the City of Omaha's responsibilities.
Omaha Police Department(OPD):
The Omaha Police Department(OPD) agrees to perform the following tasks along with all
other obligations expressed in the memo agreement with the City of Omaha during the FY 2016
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Grant period:
Provide personnel and equipment to conduct seven (7) specialized law enforcement
operations to combat gang and gun violence in the Omaha PSN focus area. These operations are
commonly named Night-Light, Cease-Fire and Directed Patrol operations.
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Prepare after-action reports for the PSN Director of Operations, work closely with the
Research Partner to analyze local crime problems, and proactively plan enforcement operations to
address violent crime outbreaks and trends.
Provide personnel and equipment to conduct forensic examinations of seized firearms and
bullet casings by the Omaha Police Department's (OPD) Crime Laboratory. These examinations
will contribute to the State's Integrated Ballistic Information System (IBIS) and the National
Integrated Ballistic Information Network(NIBIN).
Use FY 2016 PSN Grant funds to purchase equipment and materials required to perform
forensic examinations and to send forensic DNA and gunshot residue evidence from Omaha
firearm cases to an authorized vendor for examination and processing.
The OPD designates Lieutenant Kenneth Kanger as the Project Point of Contact,
accountable for implementing the Omaha Police Department's responsibilities.
Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations—Nebraska (PSNDO):
The Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations (PSNDO) agrees to perform the
following tasks along with all other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the
City of Omaha during the FY 2016 PSN Grant period:
Work on a part-time basis with direct support from the District of Nebraska United States
Attorney's Office and the PSN Statewide Task Force.
Oversee collaboration and cooperation with law enforcement personnel from the Omaha
Metro Firearms Task Force, including federal and local investigators, Omaha Public Schools, City
and County Prosecutors, Adult and Juvenile Probation and Omaha Police Department Uniform
Patrol Officers.
Collaborate with the Research Partner to reach the project goals, and identify problem/hot
spot target areas and individuals to ensure violent offenders are removed from the streets.
Coordinate targeted enforcement sweeps in crime hot spot areas in Lincoln and Omaha,
facilitate collaboration meetings and data sharing between partner agencies, submit data to the
research partner, and attend an annual District of Nebraska Law Enforcement Coordinating
Committee Conference in Kearney,Nebraska.
Supervise media and community outreach activities and use FY 2016 PSN Grant funds to
purchase literature and hand-out materials to promote the PSN message in the community.
The Project Safe Neighborhood Director of Operations will be David Daley, accountable
for implementing the PSNDO's responsibilities.
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Project Safe Neighborhoods Firearms Clerk—Nebraska (PSNFC):
The Project Safe Neighborhoods Firearms Clerk(PSNFC)agrees to perform the following
tasks along with all other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the City of
Omaha during the FY 2016 PSN Grant period:
Work on a part-time basis with direct support form the Project Safe Neighborhoods Diretor
of Operations,the Omaha Police Department and the District of Nebraska United States Attorney's
Office.
Perform the duties of collection, recording and dissemination of firearms data from all
Omaha Police Department firearm case reports, and collaborate with the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to record local firearms information with the Federal agency
for analysis and reporting.
Collaborate with the Omaha Metro Firearms Task Force to maintain the local Firearms
Offender database and conduct analysis to identify persons potentially purchasing firearms for
prohibited individuals.
Work with the Project Safe Neighborhoods Director of Operations to staff community
outreach activitities and use FY 2016 PSN Grant funds to purchase literature and hand-out
materials to promote the PSN message in the community.
The Project Safe Neighborhood Firearms Clerk will be Alice Aguilera, accountable for
implementing the PSNFC's responsibilities.
Douglas County Attorney's Office(DCAO):
The Douglas County Attorney's Office (DCAO) agrees to perform the following tasks
along with all other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the City of Omaha
during the FY 2016 PSN Grant period:
Provide a prosecutor on a part-time basis to aide in the specific prosecution of violent gang
and gun crime offenders. The part-time deputy prosecutor will designate 15 percent of their time
in the Violent Crime Gang/Gun Prosecution Unit.
The Deputy Douglas County Attorney will be an active member of the PSN Firearms Case
Screening Team.
The DCAO designates Deputy Attorney George Thompson as the Project Point of Contact,
accountable for implementing the Douglas County Attorney's Office's responsibilities.
State of Nebraska Probation Office:
The State of Nebraska—Douglas County Probation Office agrees to perform the following
tasks along with all other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the City of
Omaha during the FY 2016 PSN Grant period:
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Provide personnel and data to Omaha law enforcement agencies to aide in the planning and
implementation of enforcement and home visit operations in the Omaha PSN focus area.
Probation and parole officers will participant in Omaha Police Department Night-Light and
Cease-Fire specialized operations.
Designated State Probation and Parole officers will work with metro law enforcement
agencies to participate in strategically planned operations totaling 80 overtime work hours.
The State of Nebraska Probation Office designates Douglas County Deputy Chief Timothy
Sprakel as the Project Point of Contact, accountable for implementing the Douglas County
Probation Office's responsibilities.
Lincoln Police Department (LPD):
The Lincoln Police Department(LPD)agrees to perform the following tasks along with all
other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the City of Omaha during the FY
2016 PSN Grant period:
Provide personnel and equipment to conduct three (3) specialized law enforcement
operations to combat gang and gun violence in the targeted Lincoln areas.
Collaborate with the State Parole Office and the Lancaster County Probation Office to
complete staffing for specialized Saturation Details and Home Visit operations.
The LPD Sergeant assigned to PSN operations will supervise the proactive components,
maintain operational statistics and coordinate with the Researcher Partner to prepare after-action
reports for the PSN Director of Operations.
The LPD designates Supervisor Randy Clark as the Project Point of Contact, accountable
for implementing the Lincoln Police Department's responsibilities.
Sarpy County Law Enforcement and Probation (SCLE):
Sarpy County Law Enforcement (SCLE) agrees to perform the following tasks along with
all other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the City of Omaha during the FY
2016 PSN Grant period:
Bellevue Police Department (BPD) and the State of Nebraska Sarpy County Probation
Office will provide personnel and equipment to conduct four (4) specialized law enforcement
operations to combat gang and gun violence in the Douglas and Sarpy County focus areas.
Collaborate with the State Probation Office to complete staffing for specialized operations
commonly referred to as Cease-Fire and Night-Light.
The SCLE supervisor assigned to PSN operations will administer the proactive
components, maintain operational statistics and coordinate with the Researcher Partner to prepare
after-action reports for the PSN Director of Operations.
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SCLE designates Supervising Lieutenant Bob Wood as the Project Point of Contact,
accountable for implementing the Bellevue Police Department's responsibilities, and Sarpy
County Chief Probation Officer Jeff Jennings as the Project Point of Contact, accountable for
implementing Sarpy County Probation Office's responsibilities.
Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory (NSP Crime Lab):
The Nebraska State Patrol's Crime Laboratory (NSP Crime Lab) agrees to perform the
following tasks along with all other obligations expressed in the subgrantee agreement with the
City of Omaha during the FY2016 PSN Grant period:
Use FY 2016 PSN Grant funding to enable two (2) NSP Crime Lab examiners to attend
the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners (AFTE) Training Seminar in 2018.
The NSP Crime Lab supervisor will ensure that a detailed quarterly report of activities is
forwarded to the City of Omaha and the PSN Director of Operations.
The NSP Crime Lab designates Supervisor Kent Weber as the Project Point of Contact,
accountable for implementing the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory's responsibilities.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha—Nebraska Center for Justice Research (CJR):
The University of Nebraska at Omaha—Nebraska Center for Justice Research(CJR)agrees
to perform the following tasks along with all other obligations agreed to in a post-award subgrantee
agreement with the City of Omaha during the FY 2016 PSN Grant period:
Use FY 2016 PSN Grant funds to conduct an analysis of the local crime problems and
actively assist law enforcement to develop a continuous proactive plan for gun crime reduction.
CJR will provide a Graduate Research Assistant to the Omaha Police Department's Crime
Analysis Unit to work directly with the Gang Unit. The Graduate Research Assistant, under the
direction of Dr.Ryan Spohn,Nebraska Center for Justice Research Director,will provide real time
analysis of the crime statistics for the Gang Unit to use and tailor operations that are intelligence-
led and data-driven.
Provide post-operation evaluation to determine if law enforcement operations reduced
crime in the target areas.
Comply with guidelines, requirements and special conditions of the United States
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance applicable to the
Project.
The CJR designates Director Ryan Spohn as the Project Point of Contact, accountable for
implementing the University of Nebraska Omaha — Nebraska Center for Justice Research's
responsibilities.
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES: The Undersigned agree to enter into this
Memorandum of Understanding and uphold their duties and responsibilities. Each Partner
is committed to work together to achieve the stated goals of the FY 2016 Project Safe
Neighborhood Grant Program. The signatures below indicate commitment to the project,
the goals, and the budget.
CITY OF OMAHA,NEBRASKA LINCOLN POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Jean Stothert,Mayor Date Jeff Blietneister,Chief of Police Date
OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT SARPY COUNTY PROBATION OFFICE
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Todd Schmaderer,Chief of Police Date J i York,Chief obati fficer Date
PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS NEBRASKA STATE PATROL CRIME
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS LABORATORY
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David Daley,PSN D' -',tor Date of nel rad Rice,Nebraska State Patrol Date
DOUGLAS COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BELLEVUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA
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ORDINANCE NO. 17/i0
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AN ORDINANCE to approve the acceptance
of and authorize disbursement over more than
one fiscal year from the U.S. Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, FY 2016 Violent Gang and
Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe
Neighborhoods): Grant Award #2016-GP-BX-
0008, in the amount of one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars ($150,000), during the project
period of October 1, 2016 to September 30,
2018; to provide funding for the reduction of
gun and gang violence in Omaha and
neighboring communities; to authorize payment
from such grant funding and involving
appropriations of more than one year in
conformity with Section 5.17 of the Home Rule
Charter; and, providing for the effective date
hereof.
/ PRESENTED TO COUNCIL
1st R dirjg DEC - 6 2016
PUBLICATIONS Hearing — v
PUBLICATION OF HEARING DEC 2 0 2016
— \ /� Final Reading
Date I(�
Passed 7-
PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE
Date B BUSTER BROWN
City Clerk