HomeMy WebLinkAbout13239RESOLUTION NO. 13239
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
APPLY FOR A 2015 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 2015 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 2015 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2015-H2343-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 1, 2015, by and between the City
of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and
disbursement of the 2015 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 26, 2015
BY: Dennis Flores
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-7
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
May 26, 2015
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Chief Luis Velez – Police Department
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A
2015 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
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County
concerning the disbursements of the FY2015 JAG Local Solicitation award. Also attached is the
grant application summary (Form SF424).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The FY2015 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the
past eleven (11) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $1,546,411 in JAG Local
Solicitation funds since its inception.
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 IMPLICATIONS:
This grant funding represents $86,337 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match.
The City’s share of the $86,337 is $65,616.
The City’s share will be used to fund nine (9) Police Department equipment projects, including
desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment, bomb squad required equipment,
SWAT equipment, and crime scene investigation technology.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
City and County law enforcement leaders have met and agreed
to the distribution terms of this annual formula grant since its inception in 2005. A signed MOU
between the City and County is a requirement for acceptance of the award. Additionally, a
public meeting, to receive public comments on the expenditures, is a requirement of the award.
That public meeting is scheduled to occur on June 1, 2015. The City and County Attorney
Offices, as well as the City Finance Department, have reviewed and approved the attached
MOU and grant application summary (Form SF424).
ALTERNATIVES:
The FY2015 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the
past eleven (11) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $1,546,411 in JAG funds
since its inception. In order to receive the funds, the City and County of Pueblo must sign the
MOU. If either entity does not sign the MOU, no JAG funds will be received by either entity.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Motion to Approve the Resolution.
Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Form SF424
Listing of FY2015 JAG Local Solicitation Projects
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2015
(GMS APPLICATION #2015-H2343-CO-DJ)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this
26th day of May, 2015, 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 2015 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 $86,337.00
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 $86,337.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City
will receive $65,616.00 and will use these resources to fund nine (9)
projects/programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the
application. The County will receive $20,721.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs
Department will receive $16,577.00 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 $4,144.00 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 2015 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 2015
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and
year first written above.
ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY, COLORADO
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