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Home My WebLink About14445 RESOLUTION NO. 14445 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2020 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 2020 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 2020 JAG Local Solicitation Application #2020-H7427-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 July 23, 2020, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2020 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: July 27, 2020 BY: Robert Schilling MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-5 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 27, 2020 TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: Troy D. Davenport – Chief of Police SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2020 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 FY2020 JAG Local Solicitation award. Also attached is the grant application summary (Form SF424). PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The FY2020 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past sixteen (16) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $2,026,610 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 $90,188 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match. The City’s share of the $90,188 is $68,542. The City’s share will be used to fund three (3) or more Police Department equipment projects, including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment for the entire Department, CREE Covert Street Light Surveillance Systems, and other law enforcement enhancing equipment projects as determined by the Chief of Police. (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 July 23, 2020. 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 FY2020 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past sixteen (16) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $2,026,610 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 Itemization of FY2020 JAG Local Solicitation Projects CEO Certification FY2020 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation Projects & Programs Application #2020-H7427-CO-DJ Project# PSxxxx 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.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryallocations.html. Name of Project Agency Amount Description a This project proposes to purchase technical computer equipment for law enforcement and public safety use including desk top computers(towers, monitors, keyboards, etc), laptop computers, Desktop/Laptop and Related and other related computer componets such as mobile printers, 1 Computer Replacement Project PPD $47,492 and applicable and related software. This project proposes to purchase three (3) new LED Street Light Cree Covert Street Light covert camera systems to be deployed as necessary to deter and 2 Cameras(3) PPD $12,600 detect crime. This project will purchase one(1)dump trailer that will improve Code Enforcement Abatement efficiency of the abatement crews in the abatement of blighted 3 Trailer Project PPD $8,450 properties. $68,542 To create more space and become more efficient and effective,this project proposes to purchase two(2)industrial grade scanners for Paperless Office Transition scanning hard copy documents and tranferring them to a digital 4 Scanner Project PCSO $7,999 media for storage and archiving. Often cardiac arrhythmias of a certain kind can cause unconsciousness in people,that if left untreated,will result in Automated External death. This project proposes to purchase six(6)AED Units that 5 Defibrillator(AED)Project PCSO $9,318 will be utilized by Patrol Deputies to respond to these emergencies. $17,317 This project proposes to purchase technology, supplies, equipment, applicable software, and system upgrades, including the potential purchase of computers, monitors, color printers, fax machines for 10th Judicial District employees working in the District Attorney's prosecution, victims 6 Technology Upgrade Project PCDA $4,329 and administration units. $4,329 Total Grant Amount= $90,188 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2020 (GMS APPLICATION #2020-H7427-CO-DJ) THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 23rd day of July, 2020, 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 2020 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 $90,188.00 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 $90,188.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $68,542.00 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 $21,646.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive $ 17,317.00 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 $4,329.00of 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 2020 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 2020 Page- 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first written above. ATTEST: Iii PUEBLO C;0UNTY,COLO DO By By4 - . Clerk • the Board Chairman, Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO,A Municipal Corporation R ;3411fdei(ear4410,1 B ' . By 9f City Clerk Mayor ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY� SHERIFF By GLOo"` i - 1�� e) -64-L - ' e Kirk Taylor,Sheri f ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBL• •• - D:PfjRTMENT r BG��t-- By � By Troy D. Da -nport,Chief of Police ATTEST: 10T"JUDICIAL DIS ICT ATTORNEY By / f i 1 :y7>41 , Jeff Chostner, District Attorney