HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 37 - 2022 JAG Supplemental BudgetCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION 37
Series of 2022
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL
OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,159 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING
THE 2022-23 EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge shall serve as point of contact and grant
administrator for the Justice Assistance Grant Program, hereafter referred to as JAG,
from the U.S. Department of Justice for the amount of $11,159; and
WHEREAS, JAG funds are specifically designated for state and local initiatives,
technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support,
information systems for criminal justice, and criminal justice related research and
evaluation activities that improve or enhance:
• Law enforcement programs
• Prosecution and court programs
• Prevention and education programs
• Corrections and community corrections programs
• Drug treatment and enforcement programs
• Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs
• Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); and,
WHEREAS, purchasing and accounting methods will be in accordance with the
subgrantee governing jurisdiction’s established policies and ordinances that govern the
requisition and purchase of equipment and supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget
be effected by the City Council adopting a Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
A. The City Council authorizes the acceptance of the Justice Assistance Grant
funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the amendment of the grant fund
revenues accordingly.
B. The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary for the
acceptance of the award.
C. The City Council authorizes an amendment to account number 01-202-600-610
in the amount of $11,159 overtime costs associated with targeted efforts to
reduce crime within the I-70- and Kipling corridor and to provide resources for
those experiencing homelessness in this area.
DONE AND RESOLVED THIS 22nd day of August 2022.
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Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk