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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09347 ORDINANCE NO. 9347 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW-PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) GRANT, JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1812, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $9,607 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 2018-2019 POST Training funding that will not exceed the amount of $9,607.00; 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 ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Award of the 2018-2019 POST Grant is hereby accepted and approved in the amount of $9,607.00. SECTION 2. Project Number PS1812 is hereby established, and the amount of $9,607.00 is budgeted and appropriated therefor. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED: September 10, 2018 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ACTING CITY CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: September 24, 2018 City Clerk’s Office Item # T-5 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 10, 2018 TO: President Chris Nicoll and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk FROM: Troy D. Davenport, Chief of Police SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW-PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) GRANT, JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1812, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $9,607 SUMMARY: This ordinance accepts a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Grant, establishes Project Number PS1812 and transfers funds. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Previous grants of this nature have routinely been approved. BACKGROUND: The Colorado Department of Law-POST has informed the Pueblo Police Department that funds are available for a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Grant. The term of this grant covers the period from July 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. 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: If City Council does not approve this Ordinance, the grant offer will not be accepted and the $9,607.00 will not be given to the Police Department for training needs. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: POST Purchase Order