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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11578RESOLUTION NO. 11578 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A 2009 U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND INCORPORATED CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is eligible to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program funding; and WHEREAS, the term of the grant covers the period from August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2011; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Application for a 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program and incorporated assurances and certifications, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and submit the Application in the name of the City. SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED: ADril13.2009 BY: Randy Thurston Councilperson APPR D' } �- PRESIDENTaf Cfty Council A77TSTED DY: CITY CLERK M " e Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # 18 DATE: April 13, 2009 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR TITLE A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A 2009 U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND INCORPORATED CERTIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME ISSUE The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has informed the Police Department that funds are available under the Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program. The term of this grant covers the period from August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2011. RECOMMENDATION The department recommends approval of this resolution. BACKGROUND The Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program provides funds to units of local government for the purpose of the hiring of civilian staff in law enforcement agencies. The program is designed to help local communities address problems specific to their area, and is a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This grant request is for $599,740.24 for a "civilian law enforcement support initiative" project. The project will provide salaries and benefits for 24 months for the unfilled, but authorized positions of one Emergency Services Dispatcher, two Records Technicians, two part -time Call Takers, and four part -time Code Enforcement Abatement Crew laborers. Additionally, the grant requests salaries and benefits for 24 months for two additional Property and Evidence Technicians to facilitate the move to the new police facility in 2010. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no City match for the grant application. The application speaks to sustainability by stating that within the 24 -month period of the grant, it is believed that the City's economic status may improve sufficiently to remove the hiring freeze that is currently in place. Subject to City's other priorities, the salaries for all nine (9) authorized positions may then be funded through the normal budget process. The two new Property and Evidence Technician positions will be eliminated following the conclusion of this grant funding. Pagel of 2 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 S.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name Organizational Unit City of Pueblo Police Department Address Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on matters 1 City Hall Place involving this application Pueblo, Colorado 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 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT NUMBER: 16.808 CFDA TITLE: 16.808 - Recovery Act Byrne Competitive Civilian Law Enforcement Support Initiative 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT Communications Center; Records Section; Property and Evidence Section; and Code Enforcement Section 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL Start Date: August 01, 2009 DISTRICTS OF End Date: July 31, 2011 a. Applicant b. Project CO03 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE Federal $599,740 EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? Applicant $0 State $0 Program is not covered by E.O. Local $0 12372 https: // grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsextemal /applicationReview.do?print =yes 3130/2009 Page 2 of 2 Income AL fIII7 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY 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. Close Window https:H grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsextemal /applicationReview.do ?print =yes 3/30/2009