Key information
Executive summary
This paper seeks approval for the MPS’s participation in the Red Alert project and to accept EU grant funding of €271,250. The project duration is three years.
Recommendation
The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime is asked to:
- Approve the MPS’s participation in the Red Alert project.
- Approve the acceptance of EU grant funding of €271,250 for the Red Alert project.
Non-confidential facts and advice to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC)
1. Introduction and background
1.1. The MPS has been awarded EU grant funding for the Red Alert project. The project is for three years.
1.2. See part 2 for further details.
2. Issues for consideration
2.1. See the Part 2 for further details.
3. Financial Comments
3.1 The grant funding of €271,250 will cover the full cost of the project. The funding will be used as follows:
• Direct salary costs – €160,000
• Travel costs – €27,000
• Equipment costs – €30,000
• Indirect costs – €54,250
The MPS will not be required to provide any funding for the project.
4. Legal Comments
4.1. Under paragraph 4.8 of the MOPAC Scheme of Consent and Delegation the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime must approve all bids for grant funding made and all offers of grant funding.
4.2. See Part 2 for further details.
5. Equality Comments
5.1. There are no direct equality or diversity implications arising from this report
6. Background/supporting papers
6.1. Report.
Signed decision document
PCD 186