HomeMy WebLinkAbout10607ORDINANCE NO. 10607
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2023 RURAL AND SMALL
DEPARTMENT VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAM
GRANT, AWARD NUMBER 15PBJA-23-GG-05332-BSCI, AND
APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO,
ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2317, BUDGETING
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00
FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHOTSPOTTER, AUTHORIZING
MAYOR GRADISAR 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 for public and municipal purposes and to enter
into agreements relating thereto; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice, Rural and Small Department
Violent Crime Reduction Program has tendered an award for purchase of ShotSpotter® in the
amount of $300,000.00; 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 award of a United States Department of Justice, Rural and Small Department
Violent Crime Reduction Program Grant to the City of Pueblo, a copy of which is attached
hereto, is hereby approved and accepted.
SECTION 2.
Should it be necessary, the Mayor of the City is authorized to execute a grant award
acceptance in the name of and on behalf of the City, and the Mayor is further authorized to
execute any and all other certifications, assurances, and other documents associated therewith.
SECTION 3.
Project Number PS2317 is hereby established, and the amount of $300,000 is budgeted
and appropriated thereto.
SECTION 4.
The officer and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
the intent of this Ordinance and the attached award to implement the policies and procedures
described herein.
SECTION 5.
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 November 13, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 27, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on November 29, 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 # R19
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 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 RURAL AND SMALL DEPARTMENT
VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT, AWARD NUMBER
15PBJA-23-GG-05332-BSCI, AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS
PERTAINING THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2317,
BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED
$300,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SHOTSPOTTER,
AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRADISAR TO EXECUTE SAME AND
RATIFYING HIS SIGNATURE THERETO
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance provides for the acceptance of a $300,000.00 grant from the United
States Department of Justice for the purchase of a gunshot locator system.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program seeks to support small
and rural agencies in their efforts to combat violent crime.
Pueblo Police Department seeks funding to purchase a ShotSpotter® to enhance its
capability to identify and prosecute individuals perpetrating the most violent acts. The
proposed solution is designed to identify, locate, and track active gunfire, and it will
support efforts to respond to and investigate gunfire incidents more effectively. This
strategy is deployed across the country and serves agencies of all sizes that are
committed to leveraging real-time gunfire intelligence to reduce gun violence and build
community trust. The ShotSpotter will provide a significant tactical advantage in support
of patrol when responding to gunfire, create an opportunity for officers to respond
quickly to gun-related incidents, and support community engagement efforts.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant funding represents $300,000.00 to the City of Pueblo with no required match.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council may disapprove the agreement and thereby decline the award.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Award Package RURAL AND SMALL DEPARTMENT VIOLENT CRIME
REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT