HomeMy WebLinkAbout13693RESOLUTION NO. 13693
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF LAW-PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING (POST) GRANT, JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH MARCH 31,
2018, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1701,
TRANSFERRING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF
$8,664.00 FROM PROJECTS-TO-BE-DETERMINED IN 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 Colorado Department of Law Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) for public and municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Law has tendered 2017 POST Training funding that
will not exceed the amount of $8,664.00; 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 2017 POST Grant is hereby accepted and approved in the amount of
$8,664.00.
SECTION 2.
Project Number PS1701 is hereby established in the Public Safety Grants Fund.
SECTION 3.
The amount of $8,664.00 is hereby authorized for transfer from the Projects To Be Determined
Account in the Public Safety Grants Fund to Project Number PS1701. 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: June 12, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-5
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 12, 2017
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 LAW, PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING (POST) GRANT, JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2018,
ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1701, TRANSFERRING FUNDS
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $8,664.00 FROM PROJECTS-TO-
BE-DETERMINED IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS FUND
SUMMARY:
The Colorado Department of Law-POST has informed the Police Department that funds
are available for a Peace Officer Standards and Training Grant. The term of this grant
covers the period from July 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Previous grants of this nature have routinely been approved.
BACKGROUND:
This grant, if approved, will allow the Police Department to purchase Daily Training
Bulletins (DTBs).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant will require staff time for project management.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
There is no stakeholder process required for this grant.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the POST Grant offer.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: POST Award Letter