HomeMy WebLinkAbout11893RESOLUTION NO. 11893
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A
2010 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
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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 2010 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 2010 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2010-H4759-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 May 24, 2010, by and between the City
of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and
disbursement of the 2010 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.
INTRODUCED May 24, 2010
BY Vera Ortegon /Councilperson
APPROVED: Lawrence Atencio/President City Council
ATTESTED BY: Gina Dutcher/City Clerk
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # M-7
DATE: MAY 24, 2010
DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2010 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 $81,011.00 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required
match. The City’s share of the $81,011.00 is $61,568.00.
The City’s share will be used to purchase two (2) new traffic enforcement police motorcycles
and twenty (20) new Tasers, in order to provide all uniformed officers with a Taser.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2010
(GMS APPLICATION #2010- H4759- CO -DJ)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this
24th day of May, 2010, 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 2010 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 $81,011.00
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 $81,011.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City
will receive $61,568.00 and will use these resources to fund two (2)
projects /programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the
application. The County will receive $19,443.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's
Department will receive $15,554.00 to fund two (2) different projects /programs that
are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The Pueblo
County District Attorney will receive $3,889.00 of the County's allocation to fund
three (3) different projects /programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative
attachment of the application. The City will serve as the applicant /fiscal agent.
2. The City, County, Pueblo County Sheriff's Department and Pueblo
County District Attorney shall each meet and comply with the assurances, certifications,
general and special conditions set forth in the FY 2010 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 2010
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and
year first written above.
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CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal Corporation
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President of the City Council
PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF
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Kirk Taylor, Sheriff
CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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10TH JUDICIAL D Tt�ICT ATTORNEY
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Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney