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Home My WebLink About08800 ORDINANCE NO. 8800 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MUTUAL AID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMBINED COURTS; THE PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; THE PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT; THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION OFFICE; THE OFFICE OF THE COLORADO STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER & DIVISION OF ADULT PAROLE; AND SPANISH PEAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo, including its Police Department, to accept the MOU between all aforementioned agencies; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the MOU 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 Memorandum of Understanding, dated November 24, 2014, between all aforementioned agencies, relating to the operation of a joint Treatment Alternatives Collaboration, a true copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The President of the City Council is hereby authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 3. 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 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED: November 24, 2014 BY: Eva Montoya PASSED AND APPROVED: December 8, 2014 City Clerk’s Office Item # R-2 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ITEM COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 24, 2014 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Luis Velez – Police Department SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MUTUAL AID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMBINED COURTS; THE PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT; THE PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT; THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION OFFICE; THE OFFICE OF THE COLORADO STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER & DIVISION OF ADULT PAROLE; AND SPANISH PEAKS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: Memorandum of Understanding relating to the Attached is an Ordinance that approves a continuation of a joint Treatment Alternatives Collaboration between the aforementioned agencies. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Previous MOUs of this nature have routinely been approved each time. BACKGROUND: The mutual agreement concept, which utilizes an interagency approach involving the aforementioned agencies, is necessary to identify and offer treatment options to offenders who have a mental illness or co-occurring substance abuse disorder which may be contributing to their involvement in the criminal justice system. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Administration of this MOU will require staff time within the Police Department to work cooperatively with all aforementioned agencies. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: There is no stakeholder process required for this MOU. ALTERNATIVES: Decline the opportunity to work together, hindering service to our citizens. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: o Drug and alcohol testing o Case Management Services o Medication Evaluation by SPBHC psychiatric staff o Ongoing medication management by the SPBHC psychiatric staff o Assertive Community Treatment(ACT)Services o Transitional Employment(TE)and Supported Employment(SE)opportunities o Vocational Rehabilitation services and educational services, in coordination with Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation o Residential treatment for individuals who would benefit from professional oversight and assistance with Activities of Daily Living o Intensive residential mental health treatment at our Acute Treatment Unit (ATU)for individuals whose illness are more acute and require medication management and intensive treatment and supervision on a 24-hour basis o Emergency services with 24/7 availability o Assistance with locating safe and stable housing and assistance with application for financial assistance (assistance with application for benefit acquisition, payeeship services, HUD vouchers and other supported living options). o Consumer-facilitated support groups and Clubhouse activities.This includes social and recreational supports, as well. • SPBHC will track, compile and report program statistics to the State and to partner agencies o SPBHC will provide IT support and assistance, as necessary,to facilitate information sharing, communication and other technical support, in coordination with other agencies' IT personnel. • In collaboration with law enforcement agencies,SPBHC will support and assist with the provision of Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)for at least 25 officers/deputies during FY 2014-15 • SPBHC will provide and participate in inter-agency cross-training, as needed, to facilitate education,communication and collaboration. This cross-training will be at no cost to the agency receiving the training. COMMUNITY PARTNERS: o Each agency will assign at least one dedicated staff liaison to participate in a meeting/case staffing, as needed. o Each agency representative will be responsible for maintaining communication with all parties regarding specific cases and procedural issues. • Each partner agency will provide information, including statistics and client progress information,to SPBHC,as necessary, to document progress and outcomes of the TAC Program. • Confidential information will be shared between agencies, as allowed by law, regarding mutually served individuals.Such confidential information shall be treated in the legally prescribed manner dictated by law. • The Pueblo County Sheriffs' Office,the Pueblo Police Department and the Division of Adult Parole will identify officers/deputies to receive CIT Training during the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year. 2 • The Sheriffs'Office and Detention Center and the Police Department will make available space for the TAC Treatment Team to meet with prospective clients,as needed.The space will be conducive to confidentiality. • All partners in this collaboration agree to pursue opportunities to guarantee sustainability of the program. • The Community Partners will continue to participate in the TAC Program collaboration to the extent that funding is appropriated and available. TIME,RENEWAL AND TERMINATION This Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective for one (1)year from the latest date of the signatory below and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. Any party may terminate their agreement to this Memorandum of Understanding without cause upon thirty(30)days written notice to the other parties. AUTHORIZATION The signatories will strive to reach,to the best of their ability,the objectives stated in the MOU. On behalf of the organization I represent,I wish to sign this Memorandum of Understanding. l > l ./.r •,ice _j / f Dorotb rPerry,PhD,MBA,MEd Chief Executive Officer Date Spanish Peaks Behavioral HeaithtCenters'" 1026 West Abriendo Ave. Pueblo,Colorado 81004 Deborah Eyler,Chief Judge Date 10th Judicial District 320 West 10th Street Pueblo,Colorado 81003 .� Jeff Chostner,District Attorney Date Tenth Judicial District,Colorado 701 Court Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 3 • The Sheriffs'Office and Detention Center and the Police Department will make available space for the TAC Treatment Team to meet with prospective clients,as needed.The space will be conducive to confidentiality. • All partners in this collaboration agree to pursue opportunities to guarantee sustainability of the program. • The Community Partners will continue to participate in the TAC Program collaboration to the extent that funding is appropriated and available. TIME,RENEWAL AND TERMINATION This Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective for one(1)year from the latest date of the signatory below and may be extended upon written mutual agreement. Any party may terminate their agreement to this Memorandum of Understanding without cause upon thirty(30)days written notice to the other parties. AUTHORIZATION The signatories will strive to reach,to the best of their ability,the objectives stated In the MOU. On)eh.if of the organization I represent,I wish to sign this Memorandum of Understanding. ---� qi_ -ei it 4 Dorothy •erry,PhD,MBA,MEd Chief Executive Officer Date Spanish Peaks Behavioral Health 1026 West Abriendo Ave. Pueblo,Colorado 81004 '4146°7 //A/A1 Deborah Eyler,Chief Judge Date 10th Judicial District 320 West 10th Street Pueblo,Colorado 81003 Jeff Chostner,District Attorney Date Tenth Judicial District,Colorado 701 Court Street Pueblo Colorado 81003 3 Kirk Taylor, Sheriff Date Pueblo County Sheriff's Office 909 Court Street Pueblo,C 03 1 qiq Stephen G. Nawrocki Date President of City Council 1 City Hall Place Pueblo,Colorado 81003 David Simental,Chief Probation Officer Date Tenth Judicial District Probation Department 1120 Court Street Pueblo, Colorado 81003 David Lipka Date Pueblo Regional Public Defender's Office 132 West B. Street,Suite 200 Pueblo, CO 81003 Kelly Messamore,Assistant Director Date Colorado Department of Corrections 310 Abriendo,Suite D Pueblo,Colorado 81004 4 Atutuza'. • I/O/72114 lark Taylor,Sheriff Date Pueblo County Sheriffs Office 909 Court Street Pueblo,Colorado 81003 Luis Velez,Chief of Police Date Pueblo Police Department 200 South Main Street Pueblo orado 81003 David Sim ,Chief Probation Officer Date Tenth.1 iciai District Probation Department 1120 Court Street Pueblo,Colorado 81003 David Lipka Date Pueblo Regional Public Defender's Office 132 West B.Street,Suite 200 Pueblo,CO 81003 Kelly Messamore,Assistant Director Date Colorado Department of Corrections 310 Abriendo,Suite D Pueblo,Colorado 81004 4