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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11579RESOLUTION NO. 11579 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE COUNTY OF PUEBLO 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 2009 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 and County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Grant Application for a 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute the Grant Application in the name of the City and submit same 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, and the President of the City Council is authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding in the name of the City. A77ESTED SY: CITY CLERK INTRODUCED: April 13, 2009 BY: Randy Thurston Councilperson APPR t)' 40 �- PRESIDENTof City Council M " e Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # 19 DATE: APRIL 13, 2009 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR. TITLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG), AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND THE COUNTY OF PUEBLO CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT 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). 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. BACKGROUND 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 There is no City match for the grant application. The City will receive $368,249.00 as their share of the $484,538.00 JAG Grant Funds. JAG Grant funds in the amount of $368,249.00 that the City of Pueblo will receive will be used to fund nine different projects /programs outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. Funds will be used for In -Car Video Cameras; Bomb Squad Digital X -Ray System; one Full Coverage Bomb Suits for Bomb Techs; Replacement of 1/3 of the Patrol and Traffic Laptop Computers; Completion of the Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) System for first responder vehicles; purchase two Mobile License Plate Reader (LPR) Systems; purchase four Camcorders for detectives to record interviews with contacts; purchase 210 Digital Voice Recorders (pocket size) for detectives, and four Trackers to enhance Narcotics, Gang, Graffiti, Property Damage, Gun Crime and other Violent Crime Enforcement. In addition, the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive $93,031.00 to fund four different projects /programs. The Pueblo County District Attorney's Office will receive $23,258.00 to fund four different projects /programs. Details of these projects /programs are outlined in the Program Narrative of the application. 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 I 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: 16.804 CFDA Recovery Act - Justice Assistance Grants - Recovery Act Initiative for the TITLE: Localities City and County of Pueblo, Colorado 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT City of Pueblo Police Department; Pueblo County Sheriffs Office; and Pueblo County District Attorney's Office 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL Start Date: June 01, 2009 DISTRICTS OF End Date: May 31, 2013 a. Applicant b. Project CO03 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE Federal $484,538 EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? Applicant $0 State $0 Program is not covered by E.O. Local $0 https:// grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsextemal /applicationReview.do ?print =yes 3/30/2009 Page 2 of 2 TOTAL Income 12372 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: // grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmscxtemal/applicationReview.do ?print =yes 3/30/2009 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2009 THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 13th day of April, 2009, 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 2009 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 $484,538.00 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 $484,538.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $368,249.00 and will use these resources to fund nine (9) different projects /programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The County will receive $116,289.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive $93,031.00 to fund four (4) different projects /programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The Pueblo County District Attorney will receive $23,258.00 of the County's allocation to fund four (4) different projects /programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The City will serve as the applicant/fiscal agent. 2. The City, County, Pueblo County Sheriff's Department and Pueblo County District Attorney shall each meet and comply with the assurances, certifications, general and special conditions set forth in the FY 2009 JAG Grant Funds Award which are incorporated as set out herein in full, and shall expend their respective funds solely for their approved projects. Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for FY 2008 Page — 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first written above. By PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO By Chairman, Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal Corporation By •�...o- `t�l'1J:,., BY City crt President of the City Council ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF Br ��� BY / C c c't'� /Lf•Tie� to "�5� x \ Kirk Taylor, Sheriff ATTEST- QQ CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT James W. Billings, Jr., 941ef Police ATTEST: LOTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY B By Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney