HomeMy WebLinkAbout10332RESOLUTION NO. 10332
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2005 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) GRANT AND APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo Police Department is requesting the City of Pueblo to submit
an application to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for a 2005 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant; and
WHEREAS, the funds from this grant will be utilized by the Police Department, Sheriff's
Department, and the District Attorney's Office to benefit the health, welfare and safety of the
citizens of the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The grant application, a copy of which is attached hereto is hereby approved and
authorized to be submitted to the United States Department of Justice..
SECTION 2.
The Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal
Corporation and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the JAG
funds is hereby approved.
INTRODUCED February 28, 2005
BY Michael Occhiato
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
A'o 0. "/0332
AGENDA ITEM # 1,1,
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2005
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A
2005 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (JAG) GRANT
AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING
RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT
ISSUE
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has informed the police
department that funds are available under the Edward Byme Memorial Justice
Assistance (JAG) Grant. These funds are to be divided between the city and
county to their mutual satisfaction as per the attached Memorandum of
__Understanding.
RECOMMENDATION
The department recommends approval of this resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program provides
funds to units of local government for the purpose of improving law enforcement
technology and upgrading necessary equipment. The program is designed to
help local communities address problems speck to their area.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. There is no local match required.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2005
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into
this 22nd day of February 2005, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal
Corporation (hereafter referred to as the "City ") and Pueblo County, Colorado
(hereafter referred to as the "County ").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties recognize that for FY 2005 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 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 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance 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 reached an agreement over, the receipt of
$158,300.00 in JAG funds and the disbursement of those funds and wish to set
such agreement as follows.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and in accordance with Federal law, the parties agree as follows:
The $158 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City
will receive $120,308.00 to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The
County will receive $37,992.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department
will receive $30,393.00 to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The Pueblo
County District Attorney will receive $7,599.00 of the County's allocation to
purchase equipment for law enforcement.
Memorandum of Understanding
Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for FY 2005
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day
and year first written above.
ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO
By By
Clerk to the Board T Cf airman, Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal
By
City
ATTEST: PUEBLO OUNTY SHERIFF
BY A4 BY
ATTE CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
James... Billings, Jr., Chief of is
ATTEST: 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BY & nn I �J
` By
Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney