HomeMy WebLinkAbout11593RESOLUTION NO. 11593
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
APPLY FOR A 2009 COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR
SOUTHERN COLORADO CRIME SCENE DOCUMENTARY
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is eligible to submit a grant application to the
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for a 2009 Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant
for Southern Colorado Crime Scene Documentary Program; and
WHEREAS, the term of the grant covers the period from October 1, 2009 to
September 30, 2011; 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 2009 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Recovery Act
Justice Assistance Grant for Southern Colorado Crime Scene Documentary Program, 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.
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CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED: Aoril27.2009
BY: Judy Weaver
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # 7
DATE: April 27, 2009
DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2009
COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT FOR SOUTHERN COLORADO CRIME SCENE DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM
ISSUE
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (CDOJ) has informed the Police Department
that funds are available under the Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant (Colorado
Recovery Act JAG). The term of this grant covers the period from October 1, 2009 to
September 30, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION
The department recommends approval of this resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant
(Colorado Recovery Act 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 $51,510.00 for the acquisition of a Deltasphere 3D Scanner
and related Software. The equipment and software will capture 360 degree crime and
accident scene images for not only the police department, but also surrounding
agencies in Southern Colorado. The software program is specifically for crime scene
analysis and display to enhance and advance the forensic digitizing of scenes for
documentation purpose and courtroom presentations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Financial Impact on the City as no match is required for this grant.