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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09553 ORDINANCE NO. 9553 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA) PEACE OFFICERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,440.00, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1907, AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO PROJECT PS1907 WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo, including its Police Department, to accept grants from the state government for public and municipal purposes and to enter into agreements relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs has tendered a Grant Award Letter including Terms and Conditions (the “Award”) in the amount of $11,440.00 for law enforcement training purposes for the Peace Officers Mental Health Support upon conditions recited therein or incorporated therein by reference; WHEREAS, acceptance of the Award 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 Award of the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs Peace Officer Mental Health Support Grant funding in the amount of $11,440.00 is hereby approved and accepted in accordance with its terms and conditions. SECTION 2. The Police Department is empowered to apply for and accept additional grant awards pursuant to the Grant Agreement as those funds are made available by the State. SECTION 3. Project Number PS1907 is hereby established in the Public Safety Grants Fund. All current and future funds accepted under this ordinance shall be budgeted and appropriated into Project Number PS1907 by the Finance Department. SECTION 4. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached agreement to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City council on September 9, 2019 . Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 23, 2019 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on September 26, 2019 . □ Disapproved on based on the following objections: Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor : □ Council did not act to override the Mayor’s veto. □ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on □ Council action on failed to override the Mayor’s veto. President of City Council ATTEST City Clerk City Clerk’s Office Item # R-6 Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 9, 2019 TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: Troy D. Davenport, Chief of Police SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PERTAINING THERETO WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA) PEACE OFFICERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,440.00, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS1907, AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO PROJECT PS1907 SUMMARY: This ordinance approves a grant award from the Department of Local Affairs and approves and accepts an initial grant award of $11,440.00 into Project PS1907. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council has not previously approved ordinances accepting grants from the Department of Local Affairs Peace Officers Mental Health Support Grant Program as this is a new grant. BACKGROUND: The Peace Officers Mental Health Support grant program within the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is available for local law enforcement agencies to engage mental health professionals who can provide: On-scene response services to support peace officers’ handling of persons with mental health disorders; and counseling services to peace officers. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This grant will require monitoring, auditing, and submission of financial documents which will impact the City with staffing costs. This grant will improve the mental health of Officers with the Pueblo Police Department by hiring Dr. Judith Long for 143 hours of training and services. The first step will be to train our Peer Support Team (approx. 20 Officers) so they can support any officer that reaches out to them. Dr. Long will provide a clinical oversight and quarterly training to the team. Dr. Long will provide counseling for Critical Incident Responses. All department members will receive annual training in wellness and resiliency topics. Training and resources through this grant will be used exclusively for the 224 sworn law enforcement at the Pueblo Police Department. Matching funds from the City are not required for this grant. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: The Pueblo Police Department supports the award and appropriation of the funds to establish additional mental health support for its Officers. ALTERNATIVES: Decline this grant offer from the Department of Local Affairs Peace Officers Mental Health Support. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. Attachments: Peace Officers Mental Health Support Grant Award Letter