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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09002* 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