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Home My WebLink About10622RESOLUTION NO. 10622 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2006 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo Police Department is requesting that the City of Pueblo submit an application to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); 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 for submittal 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 January 23, 2006 BY Randy Thurston Councilperson APPROVED: — , President of City Council ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK /(Lo, -y /v(p2Z Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # DATE: JANUARY 23, 2006 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR. TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2006 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), 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 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). These funds are to be divided between the City and County to their mutual satisfaction as per the attached Memorandum of Understanding. The department recommends approval of this resolution. The Edward Byrne 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 specific to their area. FINANCIAL IMPACT None. There is no local match required. FY 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Page 1 of 2 1 FY 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance J Grant (JAG) Program 2006- FO640- CO-DJ 0 Application Correspondence I Switch to ... Review SF -424 Print a Copy Application Handbook Overview Applicant Information Project In B udget and Program Attachments Assurances and Certifications Review SF 42 Subm Application Help /Frequen Asked Questions GMS _Home Log Off APPLICATION FOR 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION 3. DATE RECEIVED BY State Application Identifier STATE Application Non - Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY Federal Identifier FEDERAL AGENCY &APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name Organizational Unit City of Pueblo Police Department Address Name and telephone number of the person to 1 City Hall Place be contacted on matters Pueblo, Colorado Involving this application 81003 -4201 Bennett, Michael (719) 553 -2464 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT 84- 6000615 Municipal S. TYPE OF APPLICATION 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY New Bureau of Justice Assistance 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT NUMBER: 16.738 Law Enforcement Technology CFDA EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE and Equipment Upgrade TITLE: ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT City and County of Pueblo, Colorado 13. PROPOSED PR03ECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL Start Date: October 01, 2005 DISTRICTS OF End Date: September 30, 2009 a. Applicant b. Project C003 1S. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION Federal $86,743 SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? Program is not covered by Applicant $0 State $0 htt ps:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsextemal/applicationReview.do 1/12/2006 FY 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Page 2 of 2 $0 JE.O. 12372 $0 Income $0 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY $86,743 1 FEDERAL DEBT? 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED. Continue https: // grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsextemal/applicationReview.do 1/12/2006 City of Pueblo and Pueblo County, Colorado Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY 2006 Program Narrative The City of Pueblo, through its Police Department, would like to utilize the funds from this grant to further the implementation of the wireless network to access Colorado Crime Information and National Crime Information via mobile data terminals. We would also like to purchase and upgrade technology and equipment designed to enhance security and surveillance measures. Additionally, we would like to purchase law enforcement equipment that will augment our community policing efforts. The City of Pueblo, through its Police Department, has maintained a long- standing mutual coordination with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and the Pueblo County District Attorney's Office in regards to law enforcement programs and services. This mutual assistance and coordination has been exemplified by our joint involvement in DARE Programs, Emergency Management Systems, and public service events. We anticipate continued coordination and cooperation among these agencies. As a certified disparate jurisdiction submitting a joint application, the City of Pueblo will receive $65,925.00, or 76% of the total award amount of $86,743.00. The City will use these funds to purchase equipment for law enforcement projects and programs. The County will receive $20,818.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs Department will receive $16,655.00 to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The Pueblo County District Attorney will receive $4,163.00 of the County's allocation to purchase law enforcement equipment. City of Pueblo and Pueblo County, Colorado Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY 2006 Budget Narrative The City of Pueblo and Pueblo County are a certified disparate jurisdiction. Per the Memorandum of Understanding that has been established between the City of Pueblo, Pueblo County Sheriff s Department and Pueblo County District Attorney's Office, the City of Pueblo will receive $65,925.00, or 76% of the total award amount of $86,743.00. The City will use these funds to purchase equipment for law enforcement projects and programs. The County will receive $20,818.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs Department will receive $16,655.00 to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The Pueblo County District Attorney will receive $4,163.00 of the County's allocation to purchase law enforcement equipment. Since the length of the award is for a total of 4 years, it is anticipated that the City of Pueblo would spend approximately 25% of the total award, or $16,481.00, each year for the next 4 years. The expended funds would be used to purchase and upgrade technology and equipment as required, fulfilling our law enforcement and community policing mission. City of Pueblo and Pueblo County, Colorado Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for FY 2006 Review Narrative The City of Pueblo is governed by a seven - member City Council and the City is managed by the City Manager, Mr. David J. Galli, who is appointed by the City Council. The grant application was completed online on or about January 13, 2006. The grant application was made available for review to the members of City Council and the City Manager on or about January 23, 2006. It is anticipated that the grant application will be submitted on or about March 01, 2006. Thus the grant application was made available for review to the governing body of the City of Pueblo more than 30 days before the application was submitted to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Additionally, on or about the first week of February 2006, a public meeting concerning this grant application was advertised in the local newspaper, The Pueblo Chieftain. Citizens and neighborhood or community organizations were invited to participate in the public meeting and offer comments in regards to the stated purposes of the grant funds. On or about the first week of February 2006, this public meeting was conducted at the Pueblo Police Department's facilities. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2006 THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 23`d day of January 2006, 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 2006 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 $86,743.00 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: 1. The $86,743.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $65,925.00 to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The County will receive $20,818.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs Department will receive $16,655.00 to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The Pueblo County District Attorney will receive $4,163.00 of the County's allocation to purchase equipment for law enforcement. The City will serve as the applicant/fiscal agent. 2. The City, County, Pueblo County Sheriff's Department and Pueblo County District Attorney shall meet and comply with the general and special conditions set forth in the FY 2006 JAG Grant Funds Award. Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for FY 2006 Page — 2 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 rman, Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: 0 �' ( n` � L^ _ n CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal Corporation By W L By / /%� 4 • Ga►�i�..Q� City Cleo P ent of the City Council ATTEST: 1 PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF By l By / l Da onena , Sheriff ATT T: CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT I F l By ames W. Billings, ]r., Chief of Po ATTEST: By IOTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY B 1' "`^ Bill Thlebaut, District Attorney