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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11595RESOLUTION NO. 11595 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2009 COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECOVERY ACT JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR POLICE RAPID RESPONSE TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 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 Police Rapid Response Tactical Equipment; 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 Police Rapid Response Tactical Equipment, 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 # 9 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 POLICE RAPID RESPONSE TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 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 Police Rapid Response Tactical Equipment. 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 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 $422,300.00 for the acquisition of several items of tactical law enforcement and rescue equipment, including five ballistic shields, a tactically deployable portable camera system, two thermal imagers, and a multi - purpose tactical response and rescue vehicle with ballistic and blast protection capabilities. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no City match for the grant application. There will be ongoing costs for maintenance, repair and insurance for the multi - purpose tactical response and rescue vehicle.