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47. GRANT FUNDS FROM DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION PROJECT Approve the application and acceptance of grant funds from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to assist in the implementation of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) Digital Evidence Management Solution (DEMS) Project focused on addressing the escalating complexities of managing digital evidence for cases submitted to MCAO. The grant award, not to exceed $996,803.00, begins on October 1, 2024, and ends on September 30, 2027. Funding from the DOJ will allow MCAO to fund an anticipated IT Consultant, a Management Analyst, and a Technology Trainer. Authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or designee, to sign all documents related to these grant funds, as applicable. Grant revenues are not ”local” revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation, and therefore, expenditure of the funds is not prohibited by the budget law. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office’s indirect rate for FY25 is 15.530%. The grantor allows up to 15% for indirect cost recovery, but due to budget constraints, $0 was allowed for this award. Total grant indirect costs are estimated to be $154,803.51 for this award. Total grant indirect costs are estimated to be $0 recoverable and $154,803.51 not recoverable. The grant is a one-time award with no expectation of continued funding. This is MCAO’s first grant award from this grantor for this funding purpose. There is no match requirement for this funding. No future contributions are required with this funding. The funding supports the enforcement of Title 13 - Criminal Code, Crime Victims' Rights, and the mandated records retention and disposition services. (C-19-25-049-X-00)