Commerce City - File #: Ord 2027

• File #: Ord 2027
• Version: 1
• Name: Grant Recognition - JAG Solicited - $16,923
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/27/2014
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 10/6/2014
• Final action: 10/6/2014
• Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,923 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS TO BE USED BY POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/6/2014	1	City Council	approved on second & final reading
9/15/2014	1	City Council	introduced by council as seated and approved on first reading	Pass

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2014 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - JAG/BYRNE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,923 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS 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 $16,923. Grant funds will be used to purchase 15 tasers for police department personnel.

Staff Responsible (Department Head):  Chief Troy Smith

Staff Member Presenting:  Troy Smith / Leigh Ann Noell

Financial Impact:  $16,923

Funding Source:  JAG Solicited

Staff Recommendation:  Staff recommends approving Ordinance No. 2027 on consent.