HomeMy WebLinkAbout10997RESOLUTION NO. 10997
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2007 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM SAID
GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
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 2007 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 in the amount of $116, 230.00, 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, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The President of the City Council is
authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, in the name of the City of Pueblo.
INTRODUCED May 14, 2007
APPROVED: a
ESID NTof City Council
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
BY Randy Thurston
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # /
DATE: MAY 14, 2007
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2007
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSE-
MENT OF FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF
THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
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) in the amount of $116,230.00. 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 Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program provides funds to
units of local government to improve law enforcement applicable technology and
equipment, and may include items such as laptop computers, surveillance equipment,
cybercrime software /hardware, and other related equipment. The program is designed
to help local communities address problems specific to their area.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None. There is no local match required
ragc i Ui c
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
5.APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name
Organizational Unit
City of Pueblo
Police Department
Address
Name and telephone number of
the person to be contacted on
I City Hall Place
matters involving this
Pueblo, Colorado
application
81003 -4201
Bennett, Michael
(719) 553 -2464
6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)
7. TYPE OF APPLICANT
84- 6000615
Municipal
8. TYPE OF APPLICATION
9. NAME OF FEDERAL
AGENCY
New
Bureau of Justice Assistance
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
I.I. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF
APPLICANTS PROJECT
NUMBER: 16.580
CFDA Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law
Lw Enforcement Technology
TITLE: Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grants Program.
and Equipment Upgrade
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT
City and County of Pueblo, Colorado
13. PROPOSED PROJECT
14. CONGRESSIONAL
Start Date: October 01, 2006
DISTRICTS OF
End Date: September 30, 2010
a. Applicant
b. Project C003
15. ESTIMATED FUNDING
16. IS APPLICATION
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
Federal
$116,230
STATE EXECUTIVE
12372 ROCES ORDER
Applicant
$0
State
$0
Program is not covered by E.O.
Local
$U
12372
https: // grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsextemal/applicationReview.do ?print =yes 5/2/2007
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2007
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into
this 31d day of May of 2007, 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 2007 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
$116,230.00 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 $116,230.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows:
The City will receive $88,335.00 to purchase equipment for law
enforcement. The County will receive $27,895.00 of which the Pueblo
County Sheriff's Department will receive $22,316.00 to purchase
equipment for law enforcement. The Pueblo County District Attorney will
receive $5,579.00 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 2007 JAG Grant Funds Award.
Memorandum of Understanding
Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for FY 2007
Page - 2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding
the day and year first written above.
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PUEBLO C TY, COLORADO
By
Chairman', Boa of County raja ioners
CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal oration
By .
Presi nt of t "City Council
PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF
By� b �f
Kirk Taylor, Sheriff QHARL£N .GRAHAm�
CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT -
?J :: ames W. Billings, Jr., Chie of Wice
IOrH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
By
Bill Thiebaut; District Attorney CfC[L T'URNFR)' "