HomeMy WebLinkAbout10551ORDINANCE NO. 10551
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING
THERETO WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) FOR THE "A STEP TOWARDS
REDUCING TRAFFIC FATALITIES" GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $75,000, FROM OCTOBER 1ST, 2023 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2024, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER
PS2312, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO
PROJECT PS2312, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo,
including its Police Department, to accept funding from the State of Colorado for public and
municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Transportation has tendered an Award Letter,
Purchase Order, and the State of Colorado Small Dollar Grant Award Terms & Conditions (the
“Grant Award”) for the 2023-2024 “A Step Towards Reducing Traffic Fatalities” Speed
Enforcement funding in an initial amount of $75,000 upon conditions recited therein or
incorporated therein by reference;
WHEREAS, the State has made additional awards of funds in the past under previous
grant awards and the Police Department anticipates the award of additional funds in the future
pursuant to this agreement if the same are made available by the State; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the funding for the purposes for which it has been made is in
the best interest of the City and will benefit the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the
City; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Grant Award between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the State of
Colorado Department of Transportation for the 2023-2024 “A Step Towards Reducing Traffic
Fatalities” grant, a true copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by
the City Attorney, is hereby approved and accepted in accordance with its terms and conditions.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Purchase Order in the name of and on
behalf of the City, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City to the Purchase Order and
attest the same.
SECTION 3.
The Police Department is empowered to apply for and accept additional grant awards
pursuant to this grant award as those funds are made available by the State.
SECTION 4.
Project Number PS2312 is hereby established in the Public Safety Grants Fund. All
current and future funds accepted under this ordinance shall be budgeted and appropriated into
Project Number PS2312 by the Finance Department. Said funds shall only be expended and
used for this project.
SECTION 5.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 6.
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City
Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 28, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 11, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on September 18, 2023 .
☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
☐ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
☐ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of ____________, on _____________
☐ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R5
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 11, 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: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING
THERETO WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) FOR THE "A STEP TOWARDS
REDUCING TRAFFIC FATALITIES" GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$75,000, FROM OCTOBER 1ST, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH,
2024, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2312, BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO PROJECT PS2312, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has informed the Pueblo Police
Department that funds are available for “A Step Towards Reducing Traffic Fatalities”
grant. The term of this grant covers the period from October 1st, 2023 through
September 30th, 2024.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Previous grants of this nature have routinely been approved each year.
BACKGROUND:
This grant, if approved, will allow the Pueblo Police Department to increase its efforts in
speed enforcement. We anticipate that a continued enforcement presence will be
needed to have a long-lasting impact on those who fail to abide by posted speed limits.
We have responded to many serious injury or fatal accidents where speed is a factor
and CDOT funding will allow the dedication of full-time officers to address these issues.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant will require staff time for project management and reporting. This grant also
pays 100% of eligible expenses and requires no grant match. Costs associated with
this grant will be paid for through the Public Safety Grant fund.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
There is no stakeholder process required for this grant.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the CDOT Grant offer.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2. Model Small Dollar Grant Awards and Content Final 6-17-19
2. FY24 Award Letter PPD
3. Purchase Order