HomeMy WebLinkAbout15769RESOLUTION NO. 15769
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO
APPLY FOR A 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING
RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FROM SAID
GRANT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRAHAM TO EXECUTE
SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo Police Department is requesting the City of Pueblo
submit an application to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for the 2024 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, the funds from this grant will be utilized by the Pueblo Police Department,
health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The 2024 JAG Local Solicitation Application O-BJA-2024-172238 (Grant Application), a
copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized for submittal to the United
States Department of Justice.
SECTION 2.
The Memorandum of Understanding dated as of September 9th, 2024, by and between
the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and Pueblo County, Colorado concerning
the receipt and disbursement of the 2024 JAG funds, a copy of which is attached hereto, having
been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 3.
Mayor Graham is authorized to execute the Grant Application and Memorandum of
Understanding in the name of the City of Pueblo, and her prior signature thereto is hereby
ratified and approved. The City Clerk is directed to affix the seal to the Memorandum of
Understanding and attest same. Mayor Graham is also authorized to execute any and all other
certifications, assurances and other documents associated therewith.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City of Pueblo are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 5.
The Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: September 23, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M17
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 23, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Chris Noeller, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO APPLY
FOR A 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG) AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT
OF FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR
GRAHAM TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pueblo and Pueblo
County concerning the disbursement of the FY2024 JAG Local Solicitation award.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The FY2024 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in
existence for the past twenty (20) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received
$2,341,804 in JAG Local Solicitation funds since its inception.
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.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant funding represents $104,034.00 to the City and County of Pueblo with no
required match.
projects,
including desktop, laptop, and other computer-related equipment for the entire
department, additional evidence storage lockers for the property and evidence
processing, room and Hyundai/Kia EDR download equipment to assist with collection of
data surrounding serious injury crashes, fatal crashes as well as minor crashes, and
other law enforcement enhancing equipment projects as determined by the Chief of
Police. (See attachment for detailed list of proposed equipment). Mayor Graham will
need to sign the award document and initial the lower right corner of each page of the
Special Conditions.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Pueblo 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.
Additionally, a public meeting, to receive public comments on the expenditures, is a
requirement of the award. That public meeting took place on September 9th, 2024.
The City and County Attorney's Offices, as well as the City Finance Department, will
review and approve the attached MOU.
ALTERNATIVES:
The FY2024 JAG Local Solicitation is an annual formula grant that has been in
existence for the past twenty (20) years. The City and County of Pueblo have received
$2,341,804 in JAG funds since its inception. In order to receive the funds, the City and
County of Pueblo must sign the MOU. If either entity does not sign the MOU, no JAG
funds will be received by either entity.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 JAG Itemization of Projects V-1
2. 2024 JAG Memo of Understanding (Draft) 06-24-2024