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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 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 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 Page - 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first written above. ATTEST: Ir B Clerk to the Board PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO By % Y I A - mo Y h irman, Board o County Commissioners ATTEST: By , X4�4= - &4jrjq ilty l erk ATTEST: By ATTEST: By ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO, A Municipal Corporation By President of the City Council PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF Pig � X44 R. 7 4y, By Kirk Taylor, Sheriff CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT By 0L—, ames W. Billings, ]r., Chief o lice 10TH JUDICIAL D Tt�ICT ATTORNEY BY j Bill Thiebaut, District Attorney