Finance Committee - 06/17/2020 Page 6
Alderman Laws
So | am grateful that Captain Paulson is here because when | was going over the Agenda | felt a little
apprehensive about this particular item, mainly because of the questions that Alderman Klee asked “how often
is it used” and then couple that with the State Police have one and they are not that far away. And the current
economic crisis and the financial constraints that the City is facing; but thankfully Captain Paulson is here and
told us that those numbers were reversed and | feel a lot more comfortable supporting this, knowing that the
City is only paying $5,000.00 for it and they are getting $25,000.00 granted. So | just wanted to share that,
thank you.
Alderwoman Lu
Thank you. If | could just get up to speed. | apologize, | was on the phone but nobody could hear me, | guess.
| Know that we are talking about the hazard device unit scan digital x-ray system. Did | hear that it is actually
the Justice Assistance Grant would be $25,135.00?
Mayor Donchess
Yes, the numbers were reversed when the Agenda was prepared.
Alderwoman Lu
| just had a question about the Justice Grant. Is that money that we have in an account here from a prior
receipt or is there something recent that’s being offered?
Mayor Donchess
Captain Paulson, can you answer that?
Captain Paulson
Yes, Mayor and Ms. Smith who is also listening can chime in. | believe it is from FY17 JAG Funding that was
left over. We have other sources of funding to carry out JAG initiative for directed patrols, a variety of different
initiatives that we have in the City. But this is older funding and doesn’t put any of our current initiates in
jeopardy.
Alderwoman Lu
Thank you.
Captain Paulson
You’re welcome.
Mayor Donchess
Anyone else?
Alderwoman Lu
Could | just follow up on my question?
