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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. ____________________________ President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on October 25, 2023 . ☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ 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. ____________________________ President of City Council ATTEST ________________________________ 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