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City Clerk's Office Item # R4
Background Paper for Proposed
Presentation
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 8, 2025
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: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD
LETTER AND ALL APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO
WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA), IN
THE AMOUNT OF $165,759.00 FOR THE PUEBLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT TOWING AND IMPOUND RELIEF PROGRAM,
ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2510 AND BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO PROJECT NUMBER PS2510, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has awarded the City of Pueblo a Law
Enforcement Community Services (LECS) Grant in the amount of $165,759 to implement
the Pueblo Police Department Towing and Impound Relief Program. This program will
reimburse victims of crime for towing and impound fees associated with stolen or
impounded vehicles.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council previously authorized the submission of the DOLA LECS grant application
for this project.
BACKGROUND:
582 stolen vehicles
recovered in 2024 and 632 total law enforcement-related tows. Many victims are unable
to afford towing, impound, and storage fees required to retrieve their vehicles after being
victimized. The Pueblo Police Department Towing and Impound Relief Program will
provide financial assistance to victims by reimbursing these costs. Eligible vehicles must
be directly related to a criminal investigation and impounded or towed at the request of
the Pueblo Police Department. This initiative will enhance the Pueblo Police
improving victim trust and cooperation, and fostering stronger community relationships.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The grant provides $165,759 with no required local match. Funds will be budgeted and
appropriated into the Public Safety Grants Fund, Project Number
PS2510.
budget submitted with the grant application.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The Police Department consulted with its tow company partners, the Finance
Department, and community stakeholders during the program design phase.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline the grant award and forgo establishing the Towing and Impound Relief Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Grant Award Letter
ORDINANCE NO.11033
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT
AWARD LETTER AND ALL APPLICABLE CONDITIONS
PERTAINING THERETO WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT
OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,759.00
FOR THE PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWING AND
IMPOUND RELIEF PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING PROJECT
NUMBER PS2510 AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS INTO PROJECT NUMBER PS2510, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority to accept grant funding on behalf
of the City of Pueblo, including its Police Department, for public and municipal purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs has tendered a grant award of
$165,759 to the Pueblo Police Department upon the conditions recited therein; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant funding is in the best interest of the City and will
enhance victim services and public safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The DOLA Grant Award Letter (LECS-24-008) between the City of Pueblo and the
Colorado Department of Local Affairs, a true copy of which is attached hereto and approved as
to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved and accepted in accordance with its terms and
conditions.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Signature Page in the name of and on
behalf of the City, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City and attest the same.
SECTION 3.
The Pueblo Police Department is empowered to apply for and accept additional awards
under the DOLA LECS Program as those funds become available.
SECTION 4.
Project Number PS2510 is hereby established in the Public Safety Grants Fund. All funds
accepted under this ordinance shall be budgeted and appropriated into Project Number PS2510
by the Finance Department and shall only be expended for the purposes set forth in the grant
award.
SECTION 5.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 6.
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 August 25, 2025.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 8, 2025.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
Approved on _______________.
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 _____________
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk