HomeMy WebLinkAbout10564ORDINANCE NO. 10564
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF LAW PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING (POST) GRANT, JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH
31, 2024, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2310,
TRANSFERRING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF
$5,347.20; TRANSFERRING $4,947.20 FROM PROJECTS-TO-
BE-DETERMINED IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS FUND,
AND TRANSFERRING $400.00 FROM THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S GRANT MATCH BUDGET IN THE PUBLIC
SAFETY FUND
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 Colorado Department of Law, Peace
Officer Standards and Training (POST); and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Law, Peace Officer Standards and Training
(POST) has tendered 2023 In-service Grant funding; 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 Award of the 2023 Colorado Department of Law, Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) In-service Grant funding is hereby accepted and approved in the amount of
$4,947.20.
SECTION 2.
Project Number PS2310 is hereby established in the Public Safety Grants Fund.
SECTION 3.
The amount of $4,947.20 is hereby authorized for transfer from the Projects To Be
Determined Account in the Public Safety Grants Fund to Project Number PS2310. Said funds
shall only be expended and used for this Project.
SECTION 4.
The amount of $400.00 is hereby authorized for transfer from the Police Department’s
grant match budget in the Public Safety Fund to Project Number PS2310
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 September 25, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 10, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on October 12, 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 # R2
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 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 COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF LAW PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING (POST) GRANT, JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024,
ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2310, TRANSFERRING
FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $5,347.20;
TRANSFERRING $4,947.20 FROM PROJECTS-TO-BE-DETERMINED
IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS FUND, AND TRANSFERRING
$400.00 FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S GRANT MATCH
BUDGET IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY FUND
SUMMARY:
The Colorado Department of Law has informed the Pueblo Police Department that
funds are available for a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Grant. The
term of this grant covers the period from July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Previous grants of this nature have routinely been approved each year.
BACKGROUND:
The Colorado Department of Law has informed the Pueblo Police Department that
funds are available for a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Grant. These
funds will be used to purchase grappling mats (1-1/2 inch x 1x1 meter) for training. The
term of this grant covers the period from July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant will require staff time for project management and reporting. There is an
expense shortfall of roughly $400.00. The shortfall will be paid using the Police
Department’s grant match funds in the Public Safety Fund.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
There is no stakeholder process required for this grant.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve this Ordinance, the grant offer will not be accepted and
the $4,947.20 not be given to the Police Department for training equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Pueblo_PD_FY24_SDGA_Signed