HomeMy WebLinkAbout14760RESOLUTION NO. 14760
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE CITY OF
PUEBLO’S APPLICATION FOR A 2021 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 2021 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 2021 JAG Local Solicitation Application #15PBLA-21-GG-01279-JAGX (Grant
Application), a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved, authorized, and its prior
submittal to the United States Department of Justice on (July 8 2021) hereby ratified and
approved.
SECTION 2.
The Memorandum of Understanding dated as of November 22, 2021, by and between
the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the
receipt and disbursement of the 2021 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, and his prior signature thereto is hereby ratified and
approved. 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 authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of this Resolution to implement 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 November 22, 2021
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-10
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 22, 2021
TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Chief Chris Noeller, Police Department
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE CITY OF PUEBLO’S
APPLICATION FOR A 2021 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 FY2021 JAG Local Solicitation award. Also attached is the
grant application summary (Form SF424).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The FY2021 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the
past seventeen (17) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $2,129,180 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 $102,570 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required
match. The City’s share of the $102,570 is $77,953.
The City’s share will be used to fund twelve (12) Police Department equipment projects,
including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment for the entire Department,
additional Surveillance Systems for the Property and Evidence Section, and other law
enforcement enhancing equipment projects as determined by the Chief of Police. (see
attachment for detailed list of proposed equipment). Mr. Gradisar will need to sign the award
document and initial the lower right corner of each page of the Special Conditions.
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 November 30, 2021. The City and County Attorney Offices, as
well as the City Finance Department, will review and approve the attached MOU and grant
application summary (Form SF424).
ALTERNATIVES:
The FY2021 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the
past seventeen (17) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received $2,129,180 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 FY2021 JAG Local Solicitation Projects
FY2021 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation
Projects & Programs
Grant # 15PBJA-21-GG-JAGX 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
lities 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
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Name of ProjectAgencyAmountDescription
Proj #
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$48,900and applicable and related software.
This project proposes to purchase three (3) security cameras to
Security Cameras in the enhance secuity in our high risk areas within the Property &
Property & Evid. Section (3)Evidence Section.
2PPD$9,713
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 This project proposes to purchase four (4) Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Tablets (4)tablets to enhance the efficiency of PPD Training staff.
3PPD$4,826
This project proposes to purchase twenty (20) Blue Force
Marking Lights (Chemlights) Chemlight dispensers, belt pouches, and chemlights for use by
4 with dispensers. (20)PPD$1,593SWAT during critical incidents to enhance officer and public safety.
This project proposes to purchase one (1) AV Amplivox Radio
Hailer and two (2) MURS radios for our Crisis Negotiator Team.
Radio Hailer and two (2)
This will enhance our ability to communicate with subjects
5 MURS Radios PPD$1,565efectively and safely.
This project proposes to purchase one (1) Panasonic 4K HD video
4K High Definition video camera and related hardware/software for use by CSI to enhance
6 camera/software PPD$6,702our ability to better document crime scenes.
This project proposes to purchase one (1) 3500 watt generator for
use by the Crisis Neg Team to enhance communication capabilites
One (1) 3500 Watt Generatorduring critical incidents.
7PPD$850
This project proposes to purchase two hundred (200) archival
storage boxes for the protective storage of historical information
Archival Storage Boxes (200)related to the PPD.
8PPD$1,210
This project proposes to purchase one (1) light ring with a mini
teleprompter and microphone that will enhance our PIO's ability to
Video Production Equipmentenhance our public service announcements.
9PPD$488
This project proposes to purchase one (1) backdrop for use with
PIO Backdropour press conferences and public service announcements.
10PPD$775
VAPP (Volunteers Assisting This project proposes to purchase vehiclie decals to allow for easy
11 Pueblo Police Vehicle Decals PPD$180recognition of our VAPP vehicles.
This project proposes to purchase display supplies, table banners,
and PPD badge stickers for use during public events such as
CSD promotional itemsrecruitment fairs, parades, other area events.
12PPD$1,150
$77,952
To purchase Cellebrite equipment to assist with criminal
UFED 4PC mobile forensic
investigations involving cellular and digital evidence.
1 software solution PCSO$14,000
This project will purchase three (3) digital cameras for the CSI team
to enhance the quality of photographic evidence.
CSI Digital Cameras (3)
2PCSO$3,146
This project will purchase two (2) automated external defibrilators
for use by patrol deputies. This will enhance the life safing
Automated External
capabilities of patrol.
Defibrillators (2)
3PCSO$2,539
$19,685
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
Technology Upgrade Projectand administration units.
1PCDA$4,931
$4,931
Total Grant Amount =$102,568
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT(JAG)
FUNDS FOR FY 2021
(GRANT#15PBLA-21-GG-01279-JAGX)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 32s9day
of November 2021, 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").
WITN ESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties recognize that for FY 2021 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$102,570.00 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 $102,570.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will
receive $77,953.00 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$24,616.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive$19,693.00
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 $4,923.00
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 2021 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 2021
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year
first written above.
ATTEST: / PUEBL• C•UNTY,COLORADO
By By d'
Clerk to the Board Che man,Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO,A Municipal Corporation
By S' By Xatiesai,
fCity Clerk Mayo
ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY H 'IFF
By \m1"`q 6'i "` '�� By
Kirk Taylor,Sreriff
ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
By )41.11 `1J1.�(\Gill By
Chris Noeller,Chief of Police
ATTEST: 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY
By it , G(c C-._. .Q}AAAA71--.
Jeff Chostner,District Attorney