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ORDINANCE NO. 9002
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MUTUAL AID MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND COST REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT “TO DELINEATE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE SOUTHERN COLORADO CHILD EXPLOITATION TASK
FORCE (SCCETF)” BETWEEN THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION (FBI) AND THE PUEBLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT (PPD), 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 and Cost Reimbursement Agreement between the FBI and
the PPD; 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, between the FBI and the PPD, relating to the operation of
“Southern Colorado Child Exploitation Task Force”, 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: June 27, 2016
BY: Ed Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED: July 11, 2016
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-2
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
June 27, 2016
TO: President Stephen G Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Chief Luis Velez – Police Department
SUBJECT:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MUTUAL AID MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AND COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TO
DELINEATE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTHERN COLORADO
CHILD EXPLOITATION TASK FORCE (SCCETF) BETWEEN THE FEDERAL
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI) AND THE PUEBLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT (PPD), AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY
COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agreement is to formalize relationships between participating agencies for
policy guidance, planning, training, public and media relations; and maximize inter-agency
cooperation.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
No previous action exists regarding this MOU and Cost Agreement as this is the initial
proceeding.
BACKGROUND:
The mutual agreement concept, which utilizes an interagency approach involving the FBI and
the PPD, is necessary for the public safety of the citizens of Pueblo, and to provide for an
appropriate and timely response to incidents involving matters of child exploitation.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Administration of this MOU will require staff time within the Police Department to work
cooperatively with the agencies and professionals at the FBI.
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 and their children.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments: MOU Concerning Southern Colorado Child Exploitation Task Force
Cost Reimbursement Agreement