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City Clerk's Office Item # S1
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC:
Mayor Heather Graham
VIA:
Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM:
Chris Noeller, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A 2026 HIGH
INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM SUB -
RECIPIENT AWARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD (SOGA) AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS
SUMMARY:
Attached is a 2026 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program Grant
(HID2526G0811), of which the City of Pueblo Police Department was awarded a sub -
recipient grant in the amount of $24,000.00 to be used for the lease of vehicles used in
coordination with the DEA Southern Colorado Drug Task Force.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On July 8, 2024, Pueblo City Council approved Ordinance No. 10736, which approved
and accepted a 2024 HIDTA sub -recipient award of $24,000.00 from the Colorado
Springs Police Department for the same purpose.
BACKGROUND:
The sub -recipient grant is for calendar year 2026. The
exceed" amount of $8,000 per vehicle, per year. Any
Pueblo Police Department shall be in coordination wit
Drug Task Force. Colorado Springs Police Department
directly to the vendor.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
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amount awarded is a "not to
vehicle lease entered into by
the DEA Southern Colorado
will make monthly payments
If approved, grant funds in the amount of $24,000.00 will be paid directly to vendors on
a monthly basis by the Colorado Springs Police Department.
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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline this sub -grant offer from the Colorado Springs Police Department. If that
occurs, the City will not receive the $24,000.00 in grant funds offered.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Complete_with_Docusign_PPD_HIDTA SOGA_2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 11287
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A 2026 HIGH
INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREAS (HIDTA) PROGRAM
SUB -RECIPIENT AWARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD (SOGA) AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS
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 Colorado Springs Police Department recently received funding from the
2026 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program and awarded the Pueblo Police
Department a sub -grant in the amount of $24,000.00 for the lease of vehicles in coordination
with the DEA Southern Colorado Drug Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Springs Police Department will make monthly payments
directly to the lessor/vendor; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the sub -grant 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 Statement of Grant Award (SOGA) between the Colorado Springs Police
Department and the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, for the 2026 High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program, a true copy of which is attached hereto,
having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved and accepted.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA) and
any necessary documents or certifications in the name of and on behalf of the City, and the City
Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City to and attest the same.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Ordinance and to implement the policies and procedures described therein.
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SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final action by the Mayor and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 28, 2026.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 13, 2026, DocaSignedby:
President of City �oundf
Action by the Mayor:
0 Approved on 10/14/2026
❑ 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 DOC« s nv4 by:
City Clerk