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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. A77TSTDD SY: CITY CLERK INTRODUCED: Aoril27.2009 BY: Judy Weaver } Councilperson APPR D' } �- PRESIDENTai City Council M " e , 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.