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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07885ORDINANCE NO. 7885 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2008 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (2008 JAG) GRANT, AWARD NO. 2008 - DJ -BX -0415, AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PD0805, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $32,979.00, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME, AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 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. 2008 -DJ -BX -0415 (the "Award ") in the amount of $32,979.00 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. 2008 -DJ -BX -0415 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 President of the City Council is authorized to execute the Grant Award acceptance in the name of and on behalf of the City, and the City Manager is authorized to execute any and all other certifications, assurances and other documents associated therewith. SECTION 3. Project Number PD0805 is hereby established at $32,979.00 and is hereby 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 expended or obligated by September 30, 2011, 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. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED September 8, 2008 BY Randv Thurston �J CD �r Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE AGENDA ITEM # � j `4 DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF JAMES W. BILLINGS, JR. TITLE d rd_, - 7 �Ss AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 2008 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE (2008 JAG) GRANT, AWARD NO. 2008 -DJ -BX -0415, AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PD0805, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $32,979.00, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME, AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR ISSUE Should the City of Pueblo accept the 2008 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (2008 JAG) on behalf of the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $32,979.00? The Department recommends approval of this grant. BACKGROUND This grant will allow the Police Department to use these funds to improve law enforcement technology and upgrade necessary equipment. The program is designed to help local communities address problems specific to their area. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no financial impact to the City of Pueblo, as no match is required for this grant.