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Home My WebLink About13744 RESOLUTION NO. 13744 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2017 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 2017 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 2017 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2017-H2209-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 dated as of August 4, 2017, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2017 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 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. INTRODUCED August 14, 2017 BY: Robert Schilling City Clerk’s Office Item # M-5 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 14, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Interim Chief Troy D. Davenport – Police Department SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2017 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 FY2017 JAG Local Solicitation award. Also attached is the grant application summary (Form SF424). PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The FY2017 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past thirteen (13) 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 $97,738 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match. The City’s share of the $97,738 is $74,281. 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, mobile ID readers for Patrol, speech recognition hardware/software for Detectives, upgrades to the fingerprint machine in the PMJC lobby, auto theft reduction equipment, covert camera equipment and social media software. (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 will occur on August 16, 2017. 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 FY2017 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past thirteen (13) 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 FY2017 JAG Local Solicitation Projects Application Certification MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2017 (GMS APPLICATION #2017-H2209-CO-DJ) THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 16`h day of August, 2017, 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 2017 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$97,738.00 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 $97,738.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $74,281.00 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 $23,457.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriffs Department will receive $18,766.00 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 $4,691.00 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 2017 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. Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Receipt and Disbursement of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds for FY 2017 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 o .. � By By �y�, Clerk to the Board "-Chairman, oard of Coun ommissioners ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO,A'tunic'•. ' oration By 1�7_.s.��t'•S. 'b� // ��■�� l City C k "sial ity Council ATTEST: PUEB CO I'Y Ste'-1 ; ' By 1"' I Y` By _ Ki Ta or, Sheriff ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO POLI ' 'ARTM. T ByA --CL 3 � By �"�'�- `-/‘� 7 Troy D,Vavenport, Interim Chief of Police ATTEST: I0° JUDICIAL.DISTRICT ATTORNEY By , .)'t-'f�_ "'` _ Q_//tAJL,-- -1 Jeff Chostner, District Attorney