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Home My WebLink About08921ORDINANCE NO. 8921 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2015 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (2015 JAG) GRANT, AWARD NO. 2015- DJ-BX-0523, AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1506, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $86,337, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME, AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo, including its Police Department, to accept grants from the federal government for public and municipal purposes and to enter into agreements relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has tendered a Justice Assistance Grant Award No. 2015-DJ-BX-0523 (the “Award”) in the amount of $86,337 upon conditions recited therein or incorporated therein by reference; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the Award 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 ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Awarding of Grant No. 2015-DJ-BX-0523 to the City of Pueblo, a true copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and accepted in accordance with its terms and conditions. SECTION 2. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute the Grant Award acceptance in the name of and on behalf of the City, and the City Manager is authorized to execute any and all other certifications, assurances and other documents associated therewith. SECTION 3. Project Number PS1506 (2015 JAG) is hereby established, and the amount of $86,337 is budgeted and appropriated therefore. SECTION 4. The Grant Award Funds shall be deposited in an interest bearing trust fund account that is specifically designated for the Justice Assistance Grants Program (“Program”). The funds in the account, including interest thereon, shall only be expended and used for the Program, and shall be so obligated and expended by September 30, 2018, provided, however, that none of the funds shall be spent or obligated until all applicable conditions precedent for expenditure of Grant Funds have been satisfied, as set forth in the Grant’s Special Conditions. SECTION 5: The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached awardto effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage. INTRODUCED: September 14, 2015 BY: Ed Brown PASSED AND APPROVED: September 28, 2015 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-3 Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 14, 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: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2015 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (2015 JAG) GRANT, AWARD NO. 2015-DJ-BX-0523, AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1506, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $86,337, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME, AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS SUMMARY: Attached is Award No. 2015-DJ-BX-0523. It includes pages 2-9 which are the award’s Special Conditions. 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 $1,460,074 in JAG Local Solicitation funds since its inception. On May 26, 2015 Council approved Resolution No. 13239 authorizing the application for the award and approving the required MOU with Pueblo County. 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 and the remaining amount is paid to the County. The City is responsible for administering the drawdown of the grant. The County provides the City with quarterly reports which are monitored by the Police Department. The City’s share will be used to fund nine (9) Police Department equipment projects, including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment, trauma management kits for all uniformed officers, code enforcement tablet and mobile printer equipment, traffic control devices storage trailer, 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. City Council, and all other related stakeholders, signed the MOU in conjunction with approved Resolution No. 13239. Additionally, a public meeting, to receive public comments on the expenditures, is a requirement of the award. That public meeting occurred on June 1, 2015. The City and County Attorney Offices, as well as the City Finance Department, have reviewed and approved the attached award documents including the Special Conditions. 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 $1,460,074 in JAG funds since its inception. Acceptance of this award will bring the total received to $1,546,411. In order to receive the funds, the City and County of Pueblo must sign the award document and initial each page of the Special Conditions in the lower right hand corner RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: Award Document for 2015-DJ-BX-0523 Special Conditions Pages 2-9 Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Itemization of JAG Projects List iµ5 Department of Justice O4I g.r Office of Justice Programs -c y, I PAGE 1 OF 9 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant `Y I.RECIPIENT NAME.AND ADDRESS(Including Zip Code) 4.AWARD NUMBER: 2015-DJ-BX-0523 City of Pueblo - --_- - - - PO Box 1427 5.PROJECT PERIOD:FROM 10/01/2014 TO 09/30/2018 Pueblo,CO 81002 BUDGET PERIOD:FROM 10/01/2014 TO 09/30/2018 6.AWARD DATE 08/24/2015 7.ACTION 2a.GRANTEE IRS/VENDOR NO. 8.SUPPLEMENT NUMBER Initial 846006151 00 2b.GRANTEE DUNS NO. 556467256 9.PREVIOUS AWARD AMOUNT $0 3.PROJECT TITLE 10.AMOUNT OF THIS AWARD $86,337 Law Enforcement Resource Enhancement I I.TOTAL AWARD $86,337 12.SPECIAL CONDITIONS THE ABOVE GRANT PROJECT IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS AS ARE SET FORTH ON THE ATTACHED PAGE(S). 13.STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR GRANT This project is supported under FY 15(BJA-JAG)42 USC 3750,et seq. 14.CATALOG OF DOMESTIC FEDERAL ASSISTANCE(CFDA Number) 16.738-EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM 15.METHOD OF PAYMENT GPRS AGENCY APPROVAL n„ „yr, Z,q ,mak i ? GRANTEE ACCEPTANCE 16.TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL 18.TYPED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GRANTEE OFFICIAL Denise O'Donnell Stephen G.Nawrocki Director City Council President 17.SIGNATURE OF APPROVING OFFICIAL 19.SIGNATURE OF• -!' _ I CIPIENT OFFI 'I. I9A.DATE 9043 AGENCY USE ONLY 20.ACCOUNTING CLASSIFICATION CODES 21. PDJUGT0372 FISCAL FUND BUD. DIV. YEAR CODE ACT. OFC. REG. SUB. POMS AMOUNT X B DJ 80 00 00 86337 I� OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.5-87)PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.4-88)