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28. APPLY FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FY 2009 LOCAL SOLICITATION Approve application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2009 Local Solicitation (CFDA #16.738), funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant purpose is to improve or enhance criminal justice programs. The grant beginning date is October 1, 2008; ending date is September 30, 2012. Awards are made to various partner groups based on a formula; partners for this grant include Maricopa County; the cities of Avondale, Chandler, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, and Tempe; and the town of Gilbert. The award amount is $2,429,831. The grantor limits administrative funds to 10% of the award. (C-42-09-013-G-00)