HomeMy WebLinkAbout12685RESOLUTION NO. 12685
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO
TO APPLY FOR A 2013 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
2013 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 2013 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2013-H4027-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 10, 2013, by and between
the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning
the receipt and disbursement of the 2013 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: June 10, 2013
BY: Ami Nawrocki
Background Paper for Proposed
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ESOLUTION
DATE: JUNE 10, 2013 AGENDA ITEM # M-1
DEPARTMENT:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF LUIS VELEZ
TITLE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2013
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 $88,566.00 to the City and County of Pueblo with no
required match. The City’s share of the $88,566 is $67,310.
The City’s share will be used to fund ten (10) Police Department equipment projects,
including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment, bomb squad required
equipment, traffic accident investigation equipment, Patrol equipment, computer
forensic software, and Simunition training equipment.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2013
(GMS APPLICATION #2013- H4027- CO -DJ)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this
10 day of June, 2013, 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 2013 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 $88,566.00
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 $88,566.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City
will receive $67,310.00 and will use these resources to fund ten (10)
projects /programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the
application. The County will receive $21,256.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs
Department will receive $17,005.00 to fund one or more different projects /programs
that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The Pueblo
County District Attorney will receive $4,251.00 of the County's allocation to fund one
or more 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 2013 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 2013
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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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