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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10932RESOLUTION NO. 10932 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2007 COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (COLORADO JAG) WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is eligible to submit a grant application to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Colorado JAG) funding; and WHEREAS, the term of the grant covers the period from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008; and WHEREAS, the funds from this grant will be utilized by the City of Pueblo 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 application for a 2007 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Colorado JAG), a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The President of the City Council is authorized to submit the application in the name of the City. SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage. INTRODUCED February 12, 2007 BY Michael Occiato Councilperson APPROVED: Q Z & j p� el&xv — FFR ESIDLINTof City Council ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK Ri's. /o93Z LF Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2007 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR. TITT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2007 COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (COLORADO JAG) ISSUE The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (CDOJ) has informed the Police Department that funds are available under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Colorado JAG). The term of this grant covers the period from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. RECOMMENDATION The department recommends approval of this resolution. BACKGROUND The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Colorado 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. This grant request is for $41,850.00 to purchase mobile printers, mounting hardware, power supplies and electronic card swipe hardware to allow the electronic reading of ID's and Driver's Licenses, and printing in the Patrol Vehicles. The City will provide an in -kind match in the amount of $12,525.00. This is the amount estimated by Fleet Maintenance and Information Technology departments to install the equipment. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Financial Impact on the City will include an estimated $9,750.00 in -kind match for Fleet Maintenance to install hardware and wiring, and $2,775.00 in -kind match for Information Technology to install printer and card swipe related software for a total of $12,525.00 in -kind match.