HomeMy WebLinkAbout09348RESOLUTION NO. 9348
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION AND PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO
CONCERNING FY 2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF
THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
The Memorandum of Understanding between Pueblo, a municipal corporation and Pueblo
County, Colorado, concerning receipt and disbursement of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Funds anticipated for receipt in federal fiscal year 2001 from the United States Department of Justice
(the "MOU"), a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2
City matching funds required under the terms of the Grant and MOU, in an amount not
exceeding $26,986.00, are hereby authorized to be transferred from general fund prior year
unencumbered fund balance.
SECTION 3
The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Contract in the
name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
INTRODUCED: July 23, 2001
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CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: JULY 23, 2001
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND PUEBLO COUNTY,
COLORADO CONCERNING FY2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
ISSUE
Should the City accept a Memorandum of Understanding with Pueblo County, which
provides the City with $242,875.00 of LLEBG funds, and the County with $75,000.00 of
LLEBG funds?
For FY2001, the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant for Pueblo City and Pueblo
County has been certified as disparate. That is, the Office of Justice Programs, which
administers the grant, requires the City and the County divide $317,875.00 in funds to
their mutual satisfaction. If the parties are unable to reach a mutual agreement, no
jurisdiction is eligible to receive funds.
RECOMMENDATION
The Police Department recommends approval of this resolution
BACKGROUND
The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program provides funds to units of local
government to reduce crime and improve public safety. The program is designed to help
local communities address problems specific to their area. The City of Pueblo has
participated in the LLEBG program since its inception in 1996.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
LLEBG requires local jurisdictions provide matching funds. The City of Pueblo has been
awarded $242,875.00 for 2001. The amount of matching funds is $26,986.00.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FY 2001
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 3rd
day of July, 2001, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation (hereinafter
referred to as the "City ") and Pueblo County, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the
"County").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties recognize that for FY 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block
Grand ( LLEBG) funding, administered by the U.S. Office of Justice Programs, Pueblo
County has been certified as a disparate jurisdiction by the Colorado State Attorney
General's Office; and
WHEREAS, Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funding requires that a
certified disparate county and the city or cities within the county are to divide available
funds to their mutual satisfaction, and that if the parties are unable to reach a mutual
agreement, no jurisdiction is eligible to receive funds; and
WHEREAS, the parties met on June 6, 2001 and reached an agreement over the
receipt of $317,875.00 in LLEGB funds and the disbursement of those funds and wish to
set those forth in the following manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of a mutual agreement and in accordance
with Federal law, the parties agree as follows:
The City will receive $242,875.00 and had budgeted that amount to use on yet to be
determined equipment. The City will match these funds with $26,986.00 as part of the
project. The County will receive $75,000.00, of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs
Department will receive $60,000.00 to purchase equipment and /or personnel for law
enforcement. These funds will be matched by $6,667.00. The Pueblo County District
Attorney will receive the remaining $15,000.00 of the County's allocation. These funds will
be matched by $1,667.00 in cash or equivalent purchases which are part of the project to
assist law enforcement.
Memorandum of Understanding
Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds for FY 2001
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of
Understanding the day and year first written above.
ATTE PUEBLO CO NTY,COLORADO
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G.F. Sandstrom, District Attorney
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CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
By
Billings, Chief