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Home My WebLink About11626RESOLUTION NO. 11626 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 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 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; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The 2009 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2009- G8822 -CO -DJ (Grant Application), a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized for submittal to the United States Department of Justice. SECTION 2. The Memorandum of Understanding dated as of June 8, 2009, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2009 JAG funds, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 3. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute the Grant Application and Memorandum of Understanding in the name of the City. The City Clerk is directed to affix the seal to the Memorandum of Understanding and attest same. A77TSTDD SY: CITY CLERK INTRODUCED: June 8, 2009 By: Randy Thurston C APPR D' } �- PRESIDENTaf Cfty Council M " e Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # 2 DATE: JUNE 8, 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 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. RECOMMENDATION 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 This grant funding represents $112,011.00 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match. The City's share of the $112,011.00 is $85,128.00. The City's share will be used to fund two (2) full -time emergency services dispatcher positions for a one -year period. The cost of salaries and benefits will be $101,942.00. The City will be responsible for the $16,814.00 difference between the City's share of the award and the cost for the positions. RESOLUTION NO. 11626 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 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 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; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The 2009 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2009- G8822 -CO -DJ (Grant Application), a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized for submittal to the United States Department of Justice. SECTION 2. The Memorandum of Understanding dated as of June 8, 2009, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2009 JAG funds, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 3. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute the Grant Application and Memorandum of Understanding in the name of the City. The City Clerk is directed to affix the seal to the Memorandum of Understanding and attest same. A77TSTDD SY: CITY CLERK INTRODUCED: June 8, 2009 By: Randy Thurston C APPR D' } �- PRESIDENTaf Cfty Council MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2009 (GMS APPLICATION #2009- G8822- CO -DJ) THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 8 1h day of June, 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 $112,011.00 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 $112,011.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $85,128.00 and will use these resources to fund one (1) project/program that is outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The County will receive $26,883.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs Department will receive $21,506.00 to fund three (3) different projects/programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The Pueblo County District Attorney will receive $5,377.00 of the County's allocation to fund one (1) different project/program that is outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The City will serve as the applicantffiscal agent. 2. The City, County, Pueblo County Sheriffs 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 herein as if 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 2009 Page — 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first written above. ATTEST: Clerk to the Board ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal Corporation By Y City Clerk President of the City Council ATTEST: Rv PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF ATT St: CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT Y By ames W. Billings, Jr., ief Of Police ATTEST: 10 JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY By— Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney Page I 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 5.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name Organizational Unit City of Pueblo Police Department Address Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on 1 City Hall Place matters involving this Pueblo, Colorado application 81003 -4201 Bennett, Michael (719) 553 -2464 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FIN) 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: 16.738 CFDA EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE Law Enforcement Resource TITLE: ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM Enhancement Project 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT City and County of Pueblo, Colorado 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL Start Date: October 01, 2008 DISTRICTS OF End Date: September 30, 2012 a. Applicant b. Project C003 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY Federal $112,011 STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? Applicant $16,762 State $0 Program is not covered by E.O. Local $0 12372 https: // grants. ojp. usdoj. gov/ gmsexterna l /applicationReview.do ?print =yes 5/28/2009 Page 2 of 2 Other I$0 Program Income $0 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? TOTAL $128,773 N 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 .] Vera Ortegon President of City Council https: // grants. oip. usdoi. gov/ gmsexternal /applicationReview,do ?print =yes 5/28/2009