HomeMy WebLinkAbout11594RESOLUTION NO. 11594
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
APPLY FOR A 2009 COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR
PUEBLO METRO BOMB SQUAD EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
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 Pueblo Metro Bomb Squad Equipment Upgrade funding; 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 Pueblo Metro Bomb Squad Equipment Upgrade, 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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INTRODUCED: Aoril27.2009
BY: Judy Weaver
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
DATE: April 27, 2009 AGENDA ITEM # 8
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 PUEBLO METRO BOMB SQUAD EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
ISSUE
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (CDOJ) has informed the Police Department
that funds are available under the Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant Program for
Pueblo Metro Bomb Squad Equipment Upgrade. The term of this grant covers the
period from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2011.
The department recommends approval of this resolution.
BACKGROUND
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant 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 $500,000.00 to upgrade the response capabilities of the Pueblo
Metro Bomb Squad Unit. This project has two parts. Part one is to purchase a special
response vehicle for the bomb squad. Part two is to purchase a robot to enhance the
capabilities of the bomb squad. These two purchases will allow the squad to serve the
citizens in southern Colorado by providing a quicker response and to allow businesses
to return to normal operations in a timely manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no City match for the grant application. There will be ongoing costs for
maintenance, repair and insurance for the special response vehicle.