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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13256 RESOLUTION NO. 13256 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF A CORPORATE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWES CORPORATION FOUNDATION BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo Police Department is requesting the City of Pueblo submit an application to the Lowes Corporation Foundation for a $100,000 grant; and WHEREAS, the funds from this grant will be utilized by the Police Department to improve the Training Range to include fencing and securing the property and to provide site improvements for SWAT officer training including obstacle trail mitigation, long rifle range platforms, and permanent target stands to improve the training of police officers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The grant application for $100,000, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, is hereby approved and authorized to be filed with the Lowes Corporation Foundation and the President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute the grant application on behalf of the City of Pueblo. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. INTRODUCED: June 22, 2015 BY: Chris Nicoll City Clerk’s Office Item # M-10 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEM COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 22, 2015 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Luis Velez – Police Department SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF A CORPORATE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWES CORPORATION FOUNDATION BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Pueblo Police Department has been approached by the management of the Pueblo Northside Lowes, Inc. to apply for a grant not to exceed a $100,000. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: No previous action. BACKGROUND: The Pueblo Police Department seeks to apply for a grant to the Lowes Corporation Foundation in the amount of $100,000 to improve the Training Range to include fencing and securing the property and to provide site improvements for SWAT officer training including obstacle trail mitigation, long rifle range platforms, and permanent target stands to improve the training of police officers. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: . Awarded funds are to be expended one year from the date of the award notification BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: There is no stakeholder process required for this grant. ALTERNATIVES: Do not apply for the grant. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution and submit the Application. Attachments: