HomeMy WebLinkAbout10577ORDINANCE NO. 10577
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (2023 JAG) GRANT,
AWARD NO. 15PBJA-23-GG-03201-JAGX, AND APPLICABLE
CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO, ESTABLISHING
PROJECT NUMBER PS2314, BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $111,507,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME AND
RELATED CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE JULY 17,
2023 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING
RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME AND
RATIFYING HIS SIGNATURE THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo,
including its Police Department, to accept grants from the federal government for public and
municipal purposes and to enter into agreements relating thereto; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has tendered a Justice
Assistance Grant Award No. 15PBJA-23-GG-03201-JAGX (the “Award”) in the amount of
$111,507 upon conditions recited therein or incorporated therein by reference; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the Award 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 Awarding of Grant No. 15PBJA-23-GG-03201-JAGX to the City of Pueblo, a true
copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and accepted in accordance with its terms
and conditions.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor of the City is authorized to execute the Grant Award acceptance in the name
of and on behalf of the City, and the Mayor is authorized to execute any and all other
certifications, assurances and other documents associated therewith.
SECTION 3.
Project Number PS2314 (2023 JAG) is hereby established, and the amount of $111,507
is budgeted and appropriated therefore.
SECTION 4.
The Grant Award Funds shall be deposited in an interest-bearing trust fund account that
is specifically designated for the Justice Assistance Grants Program (“Program”). The funds in
the account, including interest thereon, shall only be expended and used for the Program, and
shall be so obligated and expended by September 30, 2027, provided, however, that none of
the funds shall be spent or obligated until all applicable conditions precedent for expenditure of
Grant Funds have been satisfied, as set forth in the Grant’s Special Conditions.
SECTION 5.
The July 17, 2023, Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”), by and between the City of
Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning the receipt and
disbursement of the 2023 JAG funds, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved and ratified.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said MOU on behalf of the City and his prior
signature to same is hereby ratified.
SECTION 6.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached award to effectuate the policies and
procedures described herein.
SECTION 7.
The 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 October 10, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 23, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on October 25, 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 # R8
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 23, 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 U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (2023 JAG) GRANT, AWARD NO. 15PBJA-23-
GG-03201-JAGX, AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING
THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2314, BUDGETING
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $111,507,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME AND RELATED
CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS,
APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE JULY 17, 2023 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT
OF FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
AND RATIFYING HIS SIGNATURE THERETO
SUMMARY:
Attached is Award No. 15PBJA-23-GG-03201-JAGX. It includes 17 pages (numbered
6-22) which are the award’s Special Conditions.
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, including this
award. On August 14, 2023 Council approved Resolution No. 15337 authorizing the
application for the award and approving the required MOU with Pueblo County.
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.
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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant funding represents $111,507 to the City and County of Pueblo with no
required match. The City’s share of the $111,507 is $84,746 and the remaining amount
is paid to the County. The City is responsible for administering the drawdown of the
grant. The County provides the City with quarterly reports which are monitored by the
Police Department.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable to this Ordinance.
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. City Council, and all
other related stakeholders, signed the MOU in conjunction with approved Resolution
No. 15337. Additionally, a public meeting, to receive public comments on the
expenditures, is a requirement of the award. That public meeting occurred on July 17,
2023. The City and County Attorney Offices, as well as the City Finance Department,
have reviewed and approved the attached award documents including the Special
Conditions.
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, including this award. In order to
receive the funds, the City and County of Pueblo must sign the award document and
initial each page of the Special Conditions in the lower right-hand corner.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
2. Resolution No. 15337
3. Award Letter for 15PBJA-23-GG-03201-JAGX
4. Itemization of JAG Projects List
5. 2023 JAG Award Conditions
6. 2023 JAG Annual Solicitation application