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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14961RESOLUTION NO. 14961 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2022 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 2022 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 2022 JAG Local Solicitation Application O-BJA-2022-171368 (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. th The Memorandum of Understanding dated as of July 26, 2022, by and between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and disbursement of the 2022 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 August 8, 2022 BY: Larry Atencio MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-12 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 8, 2022 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Chief Chris Noeller, Police Department SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY FOR A 2022 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 FY2022 JAG Local Solicitation award. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The FY2022 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past eighteen (18) 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 $101,117.00 to the City and County of Pueblo with no required match. The City’s share of the $101,117.00 is $76,849.00. 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, additional investigative tools for the Traffic Unit, 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 th July 26, 2022. The City and County Attorney Offices, as well as the City Finance Department, will review and approve the attached MOU. ALTERNATIVES: The FY2022 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in existence for the past eighteen (18) 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) Listing of FY2022 JAG Local Solicitation Projects FY2022 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Local Solicitation Projects & Programs Grant#2022 JAG 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.oitlusdol.00v/BJA/recovervJAG/recovervallocations.html. Name of Project Agency Amount Description a.. Desktop/Laptop and This project proposes to purchase technical computer equipment 1 Related Computer PPD $50,159 for law enforcement and public safety use including desk top Replacement Project Services computers (towers, monitors, keyboards, etc), laptop computers, and other related computer componets such as mobile printers, and applicable and related software. This project proposes to purchase two (2)9490 Remote Area 2 Remote area lighting PPD $3,410 Lights and four(4) back-up batteries. These lights will be used by (portable) CAProp Property Crimes for processing crime scenes, especially remote ones without power. PPD This project proposes to purchase a Bosch crash data recorder 3 D2M Cable Package Traffic $12,000 cable package which will enable the Traffic section to better analyze fatal/SBI traffic accidents 4 Wireless PPD SID $2,775 This project proposes to purchase 15 Air Pro wireless combo kits microphone/headsets for wireless earbuds to be used by SID during surveillance. Bluetooth wireless This project proposes to purchase 8 Bluetooth wireless headsets 5 headsets for Crisis PPD CNT $1,600 for use by the Crisis Negotiation Team allowing for hands free Negotiation Team communication with suspects. This project proposes to purchase 77 grappling mats for use in the 6 Grappling mats for PPD $3 168 Training section for the academy and for in-service training. These academy Academy mats will ensure safer training for all involved. These will also allow for multiple classes. This project proposes to purchase 25 handheld controllers which 7 Loudspeaker PPD $3,738 will enable officers to utilize the loudspeaker from the rear of the Patrol car providing for increased safety to the officers. $76,849 This project proposes to purchase AED's to equip all patrol Automated Defibrillators deputies with this life saving technology. The devices cost 1 for Patrol Deputies. PCSO $19,414 $1,495.00 each. This funding will provide for nearly 13 of the reqired 18 AED's needed. Agency funds will cover the remaining devices. $19,414 Technical projects/training Purchase technology, supplies, equipment and system upgrades, 1 and equipment. PCDA $4,854 including the potential purchase of computers, monitors, color printers, and fax $4,854 Total Grant Amount= $101,117 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT(JAG) FUNDS FOR FY 2022 (GRANT OPPORTUNITY# O-BJA-2022-171368) THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is made and entered into this 26th_day of July, 2022, 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 2022 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$101,117.00 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 $101,117.00 JAG Grant Funds will be allocated as follows: The City will receive $76,849.00 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$24,268.00 of which the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department will receive$19,414.00 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 $4,854.00 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 2022 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 2022 Page-2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Memorandum of Understanding the day and year first written above. ATTEST: PUEBL• • NTY,COLORADO 4. 1110 V<4/ By .Ii - I/ `� _ erk to the Board41111.1100Chai man,Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: CITY OF PUEBLO,A Municipal Corporation By C- By . �iiKe.4 City CI-% Mayor ATTEST: PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF By CLUhVOL By , :ii., Kirk Taylor,S eriff ATTES CITY OF PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT By li.14 „pilek.. .1Ci R- By ris Noeller,Chief of Police ATTEST: 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY BY yc&12,41Lc....... 0-,"x _"', Jeff Chostner,District Attorney