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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13464RESOLUTION NO. 13464 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT GRANT,” JULY 2016 THROUGH JUNE 2017, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1605, TRANSFERRING $28,470 FROM PROJECTS-TO-BE-DETERMINED INTO THE PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS FUND 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 2016/2017 High Visibility Enforcement funding that will not exceed the amount of $28,470; 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 2016/2017 High Visibility Enforcement funding is hereby accepted and approved in the amount of $28,470. SECTION 2. Project Number PS1605 is hereby established in the Public Safety Grants Fund. SECTION 3. The amount of $28,470 is hereby authorized for transfer from the Projects-To-Be- Determined Account in the Public Safety Grants Fund to Project Number PS1605. 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. INTRODUCED: July 11, 2016 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2 BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 11, 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 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT GRANT,” JULY 2016 THROUGH JUNE 2017, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1605, TRANSFERRING $28,470 FROM PROJECTS-TO-BE-DETERMINED INTO THE PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS FUND SUMMARY: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has informed the Pueblo Police Department that funds are available for a “High Visibility Enforcement Grant.” The term of this grant covers the period from July 2016 through June 2017. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Previous grants of this nature have routinely been approved each year. BACKGROUND: This grant, if approved, will allow the Pueblo 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. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This grant will require staff time for project management and reporting. 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