To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: David Leyton, Prosecutor
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Prosecutor's Office to renew an Auto Theft & Fraud Prosecution Grant from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority, a division of the Michigan State Police, for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorization to apply for annual Auto Theft & Fraud Prosecution grant from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority - Michigan State Police.
BACKGROUND:
The Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA), a division of the Michigan State Police, is accepting grant applications for FY2027. The ATPA provides grants to assist with the investigation and prosecution of cases involving automobile theft and related offenses. The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office has relied on this grant for the partial funding of its Auto Theft and Fraud Prosecution Unit for the past 37 years.
DISCUSSION:
This grant provides 50% funding for the salaries and benefits of those assistant prosecutors and secretaries assigned to the grant, minus longevity and post-retirement costs. Staffing will be comprised of four (4) assistant prosecutors, each of whom will contribute 25% of their time toward this project and two (2) secretaries each contributing 25% of their time. This formula is intended to be the equivalent of one full-time prosecutor and one part-time secretary, which is how this grant used to be set up years ago. This staffing arrangement is intended to allow us some flexibility so the staff can switch to other priorities day-to-day as necessary. In addition to salaries and fringes, this grant will also cover Michigan Bar Association dues for one APA, miscellaneous office supplies, copier costs and an office phone.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no need to go through a hiring process as this grant will partially fund existing positions.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The total...
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