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Home My WebLink About13448RESOLUTION NO. 13448 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2016 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 2016 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 2016 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2016-H2961-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 (“MOU”) dated as of May 26, 2016, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2016 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. SECTION 4. The officers and staff are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this resolution and the attached application and the attached MOU to effectuate the transactions described there herein. INTRODUCED: June 13, 2016 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 13, 2016 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 2016 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 FY2016 JAG Local Solicitation award. Also attached is the grant application summary (Form SF424). PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The FY2016 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past twelve (12) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $1,642,198 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 $95,787 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match. The City’s share of the $95,787 is $72,798. The City’s share will be used to fund seven (7) Police Department equipment projects, including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment for the entire Department, computer tablets and mobile printers for Code Enforcement, SWAT equipment, and officer safety equipment for Patrol officers (see attachment for detailed list of proposed equipment). 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 occurred on May 26, 2016. 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 FY2016 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past twelve (12) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $1,642,198 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. Attachments: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Form SF424 Listing of FY2016 JAG Local Solicitation Projects • ,A O MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2016 (GMS APPLICATION #2016-H2961-CO-DJ) THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 26th day of May, 2016, 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 2016 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$95,787.00 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 $95,787.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $72,798.00 and will use these resources to fund seven (7) projects/programs that are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The County will receive $22,989.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive $18,391.00 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 $4,598.00 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 2016 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. .1„ ., Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for FY 2016 Page-2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first written above. ATTEST: ' PUEBLO COUNTY,COLORADO s' By �/,'dr 'i B \ f " �rj �/ Y Clerk to the Board / Chairman,Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: CITY OF P. : • , , I ;pal Corporatio BYBim City ik Preside—e City Council ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF ,,, ,,i.i . ret-Ver-%- 1,„s_ By Ut �6 t 4'�'t✓., ByCYkk— N a-11. ._ Kirk Taylor,Sheriff ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT ./ , By " By L • • • Ch.- ofPolice ATTEST: 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY By % ale0.-- IC .(� Jeff Chostner, District Attorney FY2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation Projects & Programs Application # 2016-H2961-CO-DJ Disparate Certification A disparate allocation occurs when a city or municipality is scheduled to receive one and one-half times(150 percent) more than a county with concurrent jurisdiction, while that county bears more than 50 percent of the costs associated with prosecution or incarceration of the municipality's Part 1 violent crime. Multiple disparate allocations occur when multiple cities or municipalities are collectively eligible to receive four times (400 percent) more than the county. JAG disparate jurisdictions are certified by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), based in part on input from the state's Attorney General. For a listing of disparate jurisdictions, go to www.oip.usdoj.qov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html. Name of Project Agency Amount Description a This project proposes to purchase technical equipment for law enforcement and public safety use including desk top Desktop Computer computers (towers, monitors, keyboards, etc) and laptop 1 Replacement Project PPD $24,266 computers. Misc Computer Equip This project includes towers, monitors, keyboards, and thermal 2 Replacement Project PPD $15,000 mobile printers. The Pueblo Police Department's Police Academy is gearing up to conduct a training academy for up to twenty(20) new officers Training Academy Computer in late 2016. Their current computers are severely outdated 3 Replacement Project PPD $17,974 and requires replacement. This project includes CE tablets and mobile printers to replace Code Enforcement Tablet and desktop computers. This is the final stage of a 3-year plan to 4 Mobile printer Project PPD $3,528 accomplish this project. This projects proposes to purchase additional software to aid Hi-Tech Crimes Unit Cell investigators in retrieving cell phone data from cell phones 5 Phone Software Project PPD $3,225 seized as evidence in a variety of case types. This project proposes to purchase six(6) ballastic blankets to be utilized in emergency situations to provide safe cover for Patrol Division Ballastic officers in cases where officer/citizen extractions from active 6 Blankets Project PPD $6,000 shooter situations is required. SWAT Exigent Entry Tools This project proposes to purchase exigent entry tools for SWAT 7 Project PPD $2,805 utilization where the situation calls for such tools.. $72,798 PCSO Project TBD (Project 8 type and scope is pending) PCSO . $6,130 PCSO Project TBD(Project type and scope is pending) PCSO Project TBD(Project 9 type and scope is pending) PCSO $6,1.30 PCSO Project TBD (Project;type and scope is pending) PCSO Project TBD (Project 10 type and scope is pending) PCSO $6,131> PCSO Project TBD(Project type and scope is pending) $18,391 This project proposes to purchase security cameras, monitors, Safety and Security Project for and related software to enhance the District Attoney's Office's 11 the District Attorney Offices PCDA $4,598 safety and security of their premises. $4,598 Total Grant Amount= $95,787 Page 1 of 2 A VZIC ?7oAi # 26 / &i-Co ..41 APPLICATION FOR 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION 3. DATE RECEIVED BY State Application Identifier STATE Application Non-Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY Federal Identifier FEDERAL AGENCY 5.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name Organizational Unit City of Pueblo Police Department Address Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on 1 City Hall Place matters involving this application Pueblo,Colorado 81003-4201 Bennett,Michael (719) 553-2464 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT 84-6000615 Municipal 8.TYPE OF APPLICATION 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY New Bureau of Justice Assistance 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANTS PROJECT NUMBER: 16.738 CFDA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Law Enforcement Resource TITLE: Program Enhancement Project FY2016 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT The City and County of Pueblo, Colorado 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL Start Date: October 01, 2015 DISTRICTS OF End Date: September 30, 2019 a. Applicant b. Project C003 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION Federal $95,787 SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER Applicant $0 12372 PROCESS? State $0 Program is not covered by E.O. Local $0 12372 Other $0 https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationReview.do?print=yes 5/18/2016 Page 2 of 2 Program Income I$0 17. IS THE APPLICANT TOTAL $95,787 DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED. Close Window https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/applicationReview.do?print=yes 5/18/2016