HomeMy WebLinkAbout15337RESOLUTION NO. 15337
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
APPLY FOR A 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING
RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM SAID
GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME AND
RATIFYING HIS PRIOR SIGNATURE THERETO
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 2023 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 2023 JAG Local Solicitation Application O-BJA-2023-171790 (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 17th, 2023, by and between the
City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the
receipt and disbursement of the 2023 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 14, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M15
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 14, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Chris Noeller, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY
FOR A 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG) AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT
OF FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME AND RATIFYING HIS PRIOR SIGNATURE THERETO
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo and Pueblo
County concerning the disbursements of the FY2023 JAG Local Solicitation award.
Also attached is the grant application summary (Form SF424).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The FY2023 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in
existence for the past nineteen (19) years. The City and County of Pueblo have
received $2,341,804 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 $111,507.00 to the City and County of Pueblo with no
required match. The City’s share of the $111,507.00 is $84,745.00.
The City’s share will be used to fund six (6) Police Department equipment projects,
including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment for the entire
Department, additional investigative tools for the Crimes Against Property 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 occurred on July 17th, 2023 where the division of funds
was agreed upon.
ALTERNATIVES:
The FY2023 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in
existence for the past nineteen (19) years. The City and County of Pueblo have
received $2,341,804 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:
1. 2023 JAG Itemization of Projects 07-10-2023
2. 2023 JAG Memo of Understanding (Draft) 7-10-2023
3. Form SF424 2023 JAG Grant Application