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RESOLUTION NO. 14252
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO
TO APPLY FOR A 2019 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 MAYOR 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
2019 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 2019 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2019-H3605-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 12, 2019, by and
between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado
concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2019 JAG funds, a copy of which is
attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby
approved.
SECTION 3.
The Mayor of the City 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. The Mayor is also
authorized to execute any and all other certifications, assurances and other documents
associated therewith.
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.
The Resolution shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor
and City Council.
INTRODUCED: August 12, 2019
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
August 12, 2019
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Chief Troy D. Davenport – Police Department
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A
2019 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 MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo and Pueblo County
concerning the disbursements of the FY2019 JAG Local Solicitation award. Also attached is the
grant application summary (Form SF424).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The FY2019 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the
past fifteen (15) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $1,837,330 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 $99,092 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match.
The City’s share of the $99,092 is $75,310.
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, vehicle
pursuit intervention technology, vehicle pursuit intervention training equipment, including PIT
bumpers and Stop Sticks, SWAT lighting equipment, Traffic investigations equipment and social
media hardware and 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 occurred on August 12, 2019. 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 FY2019 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the
past fifteen (15) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $1,837,330 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 FY2019 JAG Local Solicitation Projects
FY2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation
Projects & Programs
Application # 2019-H3605-CO-DJ Project# PS1908
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.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html.
Name of Project Agency Amount Description
This project proposes to purchase technical computer equipment
for law enforcement and public safety use including desk top
Desktop/Laptop and Related computers(towers, monitors, keyboards, etc), laptop computers,
Computer Replacement and other related computer componets such as mobile printers,
1 Project PPD $47,110 and applicable and related software.
This project would purchase a new Star Chase vehicle tagging and
Vehicle Pursuit Intervention location technology. It allows officers to deploy a GPS tag to a
2 Technology PPD $7,745 vehcile and monitor it's location from a safe distance.
This equipment provides PIT bumpers for training vehicles,
Vehicle Pursuit Training allowing officers to be safely trained on performing the PIT
3 Equipment PPD $3,070 manuever safely.
This project would purchase Stop Stick technology for each of the
Vehicle Pursuit Intervention 90 Patrol vehicles. Stop Sticks allow officers to safely deflate
4 Technology II PPD $2,933 suspect vehicle tires, ending vehicle pursuits.
This project proposes to purchase lighting equipment that will
5 SWAT Remote Lighting PPD $4,325 _illuminate a large area, specifically for SWAT usage.
This project proposes to purchase high tech hardware and
software for the Social Media Specialist position. This equipment
6 Social Media Equipment PPD $3,027 will facilitate the creation and distribution of social media material.
This project proposes to purchase the Bosch Crash Data Recorder
Pro Tool Kit. It will facilitate the download of critical information
7 Traffic Bosch Crash Kit PPD $7,100 from vehciles involved in serious crashes.
$75,310
Project description to be determined
8 Project to be determined PCSO $6,342
Project description to be determined
9 Project to be determined PCSO $6,342
Project description to be determined
10 Project to be determined PCSO $6,342
$19,026
This project proposes to purchase technology, supplies,
equipment, applicable software, and system upgrades, including
the potential purchase of computers, monitors, color printers, fax
10th Judicial District machines for employees working in the District Attorney's
11 Technology Upgrade Project PCDA $4,756 prosecution, victims and administration units.
$4,756
Total Grant Amount= $99,092
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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 he 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
APPLICANT'S PROJECT
NUMBER: 16.738
CFDA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Law Enforcement Resource
TITLE: Program Enhancement Project FY2019
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT
The City and County of Pueblo, Colorado
13. PROPOSED PROJECT 14. CONGRESSIONAL
Start Date: October 01, 2018 DISTRICTS OF
End Date: September 30, 2022
a. Applicant
h. Project C003
15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16. IS APPLICATION
Federal $99,092 SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY
STATE EXECU'T'IVE ORDER
Applicant $0 12372 PROCESS?
State $0
Program has not been selected by
Local $0 state for review
Other $0
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Program Income j$0 17. IS "TIE APPLICANT
TOFAL $99,092 •
DELINQUENT ON ANY
FEDERAL DEBT?
18. TO TILE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL IATA IN THIS APPLICATION
PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY
AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNING BODY OF TIIL APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL
COMPLY WITH TIIE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2019 Local Solicitation
Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government
On behalf of the applicant unit of local government named below, in support of that locality's application for an award
under the FY 2019 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant("JAG") Program, and further to 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a), I
certify to the Office of Justice Programs ("OJP"), U.S. Department of Justice ("USDOJ"), that all of the following are
true and correct:
1. I am the chief executive of the applicant unit of local government named below, and I have the authority to make
the following representations on my own behalf as chief executive and on behalf of the applicant unit of local
government. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any OJP decision to make
an award, under the application described above, to the applicant unit of local government.
2. I certify that no federal funds made available by the award (if any)that OJP makes based on the application
described above will be used to supplant local funds, but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds
that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities.
3. I assure that the application described above (and any amendment to that application)was submitted for review
to the governing body of the unit of local government(e.g., city council or county commission), or to an
organization designated by that governing body, not less than 30 days before the date of this certification.
4. I assure that, before the date of this certification—(a)the application described above (and any amendment to
that application)was made public; and (b) an opportunity to comment on that application (or amendment)was
provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations, to the extent applicable law or
established procedure made such an opportunity available.
5. I assure that, for each fiscal year of the award (if any)that OJP makes based on the application described
above, the applicant unit of local government will maintain and report such data, records, and information
(programmatic and financial), as OJP may reasonably require.
6. I have carefully reviewed 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a)(5), and, with respect to the programs to be funded by the
award (if any), I hereby make the certification required by section 10153(a)(5), as to each of the items specified
therein.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CERTIFIED STANDARD ASSURANCES
On behalf of the Applicant, and in support of this application for a grant or cooperative agreement, I certify
under penalty of perjury to the U.S. Department of Justice ("Department"), that all of the following are true and
correct:
(1)I have the authority to make the following representations on behalf of myself and the
Applicant. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any
Department decision to make an award to the Applicant based on its application.
(2) 1 certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for the federal assistance sought by
the application, and that it has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including
funds sufficient to pay any required non-federal share of project costs)to plan, manage, and
complete the project described in the application properly.
(3) I assure that, throughout the period of performance for the award (if any) made by the
Department based on the application--
a. the Applicant will comply with all award requirements and all federal statutes and
regulations applicable to the award;
b. the Applicant will require all subrecipients to comply with all applicable award requirements
and all applicable federal statutes and regulations; and
c. the Applicant will maintain safeguards to address and prevent any organizational conflict of
interest, and also to prohibit employees from using their positions in any manner that
poses, or appears to pose, a personal or financial conflict of interest.
(4)The Applicant understands that the federal statutes and regulations applicable to the award (if
any) made by the Department based on the application specifically include statutes and
regulations pertaining to civil rights and nondiscrimination, and, in addition--
a. the Applicant understands that the applicable statutes pertaining to civil rights will include
section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §2000d), section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794); section 901 of the Education Amendments of
1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681); and section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.
§6102);
b. the Applicant understands that the applicable statutes pertaining to nondiscrimination may
include section 809(c)of Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
(34 U.S.C. § 10228(c)); section 1407(e) of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (34 U.S.C. §
20110(e)); section 299A(b) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002
(34 U.S.C. § 11182(b)), and that the grant condition set out at section 40002(b)(13)of the
Violence Against Women Act(34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(13)), which will apply to all awards
made by the Office on Violence Against Women, also may apply to an award made
otherwise;
c. the Applicant understands that it must require any subrecipient to comply with all such
applicable statutes (and associated regulations); and
d. on behalf of the Applicant, I make the specific assurances set out in 28 C.F.R. §§42.105
and 42.204.
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(5)The Applicant also understands that(in addition to any applicable program-specific
regulations and to applicable federal regulations that pertain to civil rights and nondiscrimination)
the federal regulations applicable to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the
application may include, but are not limited to, 2 C.F.R Part 2800 (the DOJ "Part 200 Uniform
Requirements") and 28 C.F.R Parts 22 (confidentiality- research and statistical information), 23
(criminal intelligence systems), 38 (regarding faith-based or religious organizations participating in
federal financial assistance programs), and 46 (human subjects protection).
(6) I assure that the Applicant will assist the Department as necessary (and will require
subrecipients and contractors to assist as necessary)with the Department's compliance with
section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966(54 U.S.C. § 306108), the
Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (54 U.S.C. §§ 312501-312508), and the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. §§4321-4335), and 28 C F.R. Parts 61
(NEPA)and 63 (floodplains and wetlands).
(7) I assure that the Applicant will give the Department and the Government Accountability Office,
through any authorized representative, access to, and opportunity to examine, all paper or
electronic records related to the award (if any) made by the Department based on the application.
(8) I assure that, if the Applicant is a governmental entity, with respect to the award (if any) made
by the Department based on the application--
a. it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4601-4655), which govern the treatment of
persons displaced as a result of federal and federally-assisted programs; and
b. it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and 7324-7328, which limit
certain political activities of State or local government employees whose principal
employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by federal
assistance.
(9) If the Applicant applies for and receives an award from the Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services (COPS Office), I assure that as required by 34 U.S.C. § 10382(c)(11), it will, to
the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law--including, but not limited to, the Indian
Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act--seek, recruit, and hire qualified members of
racial and ethnic minority groups and qualified women in order to further effective law
enforcement by increasing their ranks within the sworn positions, as provided under 34 U.S C. §
10382(c)(11).
(10) If the Applicant applies for and receives a DOJ award under the STOP School Violence Act
program, I assure as required by 34 U S.C. § 10552(a)(3), that it will maintain and report such
data, records, and information (programmatic and financial)as DOJ may reasonably require.
I acknowledge that a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement(or concealment or
omission of a material fact) in this certification, or in the application that it supports, may be the
subject of criminal prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C.
§§ 10271-10273), and also may subject me and the Applicant to civil penalties and administrative
remedies for false claims or otherwise (including under 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3730 and 3801-3812).
I also acknowledge that the Department?s awards, including certifications provided in connection
with such awards, are subject to review by the Department, including by its Office of the Inspector
General.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are
required to attest.Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the
regulations before completing this form. The certifications shall be treated as a material representation
of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the U.S. Department of Justice("Department")
determines to award the covered transaction, grant,or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
As required by 31 U.S.C. § 1352,as implemented by 28 C.F.R. Part 69, the Applicant certifies and
assures (to the extent applicable)the following:
(a)No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Applicant,to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with the making of any Federal grant,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,or the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative
agreement;
(b) If the Applicant's request for Federal funds is in excess of$100,000,and any funds other than
Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress,or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or
cooperative agreement,the Applicant shall complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure of
Lobbying Activities" in accordance with its (and any DOJ awarding agency's) instructions; and
(c)The Applicant shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subgrants and procurement contracts (and their subcontracts)funded with Federal
award funds and shall ensure that any certifications or lobbying disclosures required of recipients of
such subgrants and procurement contracts (or their subcontractors) are made and filed in accordance
with 31 U.S.C.§ 1352.
2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS
A. Pursuant to Department regulations on nonprocurement debarment and suspension implemented at
2 C.F.R. Part 2867, and to other related requirements, the Applicant certifies, with respect to
prospective participants in a primary tier"covered transaction",as defined at 2 C.F.R. §2867.20(a),that
neither it nor any of its principals--
(a)is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a
denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered
transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(b)has within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of a felony criminal
violation under any Federal law,or been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against it for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,attempting to obtain,or
performing a public (Federal, State, tribal, or local)transaction or private agreement or transaction;
(c) is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal,
State, tribal, or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (b)of this
certification; and/or
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(d) has within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, tribal, or local)terminated for cause or default.
B.Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, it shall attach
an explanation to this application.Where the Applicant or any of its principals was convicted,within a
three-year period preceding this application, of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law,the
Applicant also must disclose such felony criminal conviction in writing to the Department(for OJP
Applicants,to OJP at Ojpcompliancereporting@usdoj.gov; for OVW Applicants,to OVW at
OVW.GFMD@usdoj.gov; or for COPS Applicants,to COPS at AskCOPSRC@usdoj.gov), unless such
disclosure has already been made.
3. FEDERAL TAXES
A. If the Applicant is a corporation, it certifies either that(1)the corporation has no unpaid Federal tax
liability that has been assessed,for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been
exhausted or have lapsed,that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the
authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, or(2)the corporation has provided written notice of
such an unpaid tax liability(or liabilities)to the Department(for OJP Applicants,to OJP at
Ojpcompliancereporting@usdoj.gov; for OVW Applicants, to OVW at OVW.GFMD@usdoj.gov; or for
COPS Applicants,to COPS at AskCOPSRC@usdoj.gov).
B. Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, it shall attach
an explanation to this application.
4. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, as implemented at 28 C.F.R. Part 83, Subpart F,
for grantees, as defined at 28 C.F.R. §§83.620 and 83.650:
A. The Applicant certifies and assures that it will, or will continue to, provide a drug-free workplace by--
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in its workplace and specifying the actions
that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about--
(1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2)The Applicant's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3)Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs; and
(4)The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the award be given
a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a)that, as a condition of
employment under the award, the employee will--
(1)Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2)Notify the employer in writing of the employee's conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute
occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
(e)Notifying the Department, in writing,within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph (d)(2)from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title of any such convicted
employee to the Department, as follows:
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For COPS award recipients -COPS Office, 145 N Street, NE,Washington, DC, 20530;
For OJP and OVW award recipients -U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,ATTN:
Control Desk,810 7th Street, N.W.,Washington, D.C. 20531.
Notice shall include the identification number(s)of each affected award;
(f)Taking one of the following actions,within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph
(d)(2),with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
(1)Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination,
consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation
program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other
appropriate agency; and
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d),(e),and (f).
5. COORDINATION REQUIRED UNDER PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY POLICING PROGRAMS
As required by the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Act of 1994, at 34 U.S.C. § 10382
(c)(5), if this application is for a COPS award,the Applicant certifies that there has been appropriate
coordination with all agencies that may be affected by its award.Affected agencies may include,
among others, Offices of the United States Attorneys; State, local, or tribal prosecutors; or correctional
agencies.
I acknowledge that a materially false,fictitious, or fraudulent statement(or concealment or omission of
a material fact) in this certification,or in the application that it supports,may be the subject of criminal
prosecution (including under 18 U.S.C. §§1001 and/or 1621, and/or 34 U.S.C.§§ 10271-10273), and also
may subject me and the Applicant to civil penalties and administrative remedies for false claims or
otherwise(including under 31 U.S.C. §§3729-3730 and 3801-3812). I also acknowledge that the
Department's awards, including certifications provided in connection with such awards,are subject to
review by the Department, including by its Office of the Inspector General.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2019
(GMS APPLICATION #2019-H3605-CO-DJ)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 12th
day of August, 2019, 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 2019 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$99,092.00 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 $99,092.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will
receive $75,310.00 and will use these resources to fund one or more projects/programs that
are outlined in the Program Narrative attachment of the application. The County will receive
$23,782.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive $19,026.00 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 $4,756.00 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 2019 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 2019
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IN WITNESS WI IEREOF,the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first
written above.
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ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO,A Municipal Corporation
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ATTEST: 10'0 JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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Jeff Chostner, District Attorney