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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13262RESOLUTION NO. 13262 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT GRANT,” JULY 2015 THROUGH JANUARY 2016, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1507, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $22,500 WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo, including its Police Department, to accept funding from the State of Colorado for public and municipal purposes; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation has tendered 2015 High Visibility Enforcement funding that will not exceed the amount of $22,500; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the funding for the purposes for which it has been made is in the best interest of the City and will 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 Award of the 2015 High Visibility Enforcement funding to the City of Pueblo is hereby accepted and approved effective as of June 30, 2015. SECTION 2. Project Number PS1507 is hereby established in the Police Grants Fund. SECTION 3. The amount of $22,500 is hereby authorized for transfer from the Projects To Be Determined Account in the Police Grants Fund to Project Number PS1507. Said funds shall only be expended and used for this Project. SECTION 4. 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. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage nunc pro tunc June 30, 2015. INTRODUCED: July 13, 2015 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 13, 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 AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT GRANT,” JULY 2015 THROUGH JANUARY 2016, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1507, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $22,500 SUMMARY: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has informed the Police Department that funds are available for a “High Visibility Enforcement Grant”. The term of this grant covers the period from July 2015 through January 2016. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Previous grants of this nature have routinely been approved each year. BACKGROUND: This grant, if approved, will allow the Police Department to increase its efforts in DUI enforcement. We anticipate that a continued enforcement presence will be needed to have a long lasting impact on DUI problems, and HVE funding will allow the dedication of full time officers to traffic issues. This grant requires that the Police Department provide enhanced DUI enforcement during certain identified high violation periods. Fourth of July weekend is one of the identified high violation period. The Police Department provided enhanced DUI enforcement over the 2015 Fourth of July weekend as required by the grant. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Administration of this grant will require staff time within the Police Department to work cooperatively with the agencies and professionals at CDOT. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: There is no stakeholder process required for this grant. ALTERNATIVES: Decline the CDOT Grant offer. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: CDOT Purchase Order