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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2013 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,225 FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE USED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
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Summary and Background Information: Each year the City receives funds from the Federal JAG Byrne grant. This money is allocated based on a formula using Commerce City crime statistics and population as compared to other cities. This year the City was awarded $14,225. Grant funds will be used to purchase nine tasers and Leads Online software, a web-based electronic reporting service and online investigation system.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chief Troy Smith
Staff Member Presenting: Troy Smith / Leigh Ann Noell
Financial Impact: $14,225
Funding Source: JAG Solicited
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve Ordinance No. 1975 on first reading, allowing the city to accept and recognize funds applied for and awarded by Department of Justice, JAG/Byrne.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve ordinance 1975