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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10358 ORDINANCE NO. 10358 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERNSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION, AND KATHERYN BLACK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Internship Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of Pueblo, a municipal corporation, the Western Illinois University School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, a public university, and Katheryn Black, a private person, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance and the attached Agreement to implement the policies and procedures described therein. SECTION 4. 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 December 12, 2022. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 27, 2022 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on December 29, 2022 . □ 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 Deputy City Clerk City Clerk's Office Item # R6 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 12, 2022 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Chris Noeller, Chief of Police SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERNSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION, AND KATHERYN BLACK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: Attached is an Ordinance approving an internship agreement between the City of Pueblo and Western Illinois University School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. This agreement would allow one of their students to complete an unpaid internship with the Pueblo Police department for the Spring 2023 semester. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: A student from Western Illinois University approached the City of Pueblo to express interest in completing her internship with the Police Department. This is a degree requirement for the student, and she will receive 12 credits for completing approximately 360 contact hours of professional fieldwork. The internship will commence from January 16, 2023 through May 5, 2023. During this 9-week period, the student will work approximately 40 hours per week. This will be an unpaid internship, and the student will be covered by the university’s insurance. See enclosed Statement of Insurance and Waiver and Release forms. This internship will grant the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of the total scope of agency operations including, planning, organizing, and leading program activities as well as opportunities to observe and participate in field experiences. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable. ALTERNATIVES: Denial of this ordinance will take away the opportunity for this student to experience valuable exposure to the Law Enforcement field. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Internship Contract - Western Illinois Univ FORM II INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT Western Illinois University School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration LEJA 490: Internship The internship in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) is designed to provide an opportunity for practical application of classroom theory in professional fieldwork. The student should acquire experience in criminal justice planning, leadership, supervision, and program evaluation by working with an approved criminal justice program under highly trained personnel in varied settings. The student, the instructor,and the agency involved in the field experience will all share in the responsibilities of the experience. 1.The student will achieve approximately 360 contact hours in professional fieldwork and related studies for which s/he will receive 12 semester hours of credit upon satisfactory completion. Any compensation to the intern is completely at the discretion of the participating agency and is not required.However,the student is expected to follow the rules, regulations,and policies of the agency as an intern/volunteer. 2. The School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration will provide a written guide to the internship, www.wiu.eduiL ja (Current Students, Internship Book and Forms). The internship book will he available to delineate philosophy and objectives of the internship; progression and scope of the internship;the policies and procedures,and the firms and reports to be submitted. 3.The School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration will provide the agency with a Student Information Sheet,Statement of insurance and Waiver and Release Forms(attached). Evaluation of the agency's participation will be made at least once a year. 4. The student may participate in planning their program for field experience, and will submit weekly reports to the agency and University supervisors;have periodic conferences with agency supervisors;and participate in the final evaluation of internship. 5. The agency and the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration will jointly agree upon placement of a student in the agency, after consultation with the student and in consideration of the needs of the student in relation to what the agency can provide.The student will arrange for an interview,if necessary,before a final decision is made. Upon selection of the agency for placement,a general plan for the student during the entire field experience should be developed in consideration of the student's goals and objectives for this experience. 6. The field experience should include multiple experiences with more than one facet of the agency in order to provide an understanding of the total scope of agency operations. For example, interns could be given opportunities to plan, organize, and lead program activities, as well as opportunities to observe and participate in field experiences. 7. When necessary, the agency may alter the above statements to make the requirements appropriate to the agency setting or to meet the student's individual needs.However,the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration must be notified of substantial changes. Western Illinois University's School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration And Pueblo, A Colorado Municipal Corporation Chief Chris Noeller 200 South Main Street Pueblo CO 81003 (719)553-2539 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) (Area Code/Phone#) agree to the provisions of the above statement for the following student: Kathervn Black Beginning Date: January 16,2023 Ending Date: May 5,2023 7:15Signed � . "�( Date: E2):' / Signed /! ' Date: /7)0 2 Signed Accepted L - ��. - .7 Date: /07'I19'0,1b6 (Agency C., , atcr Sign Signed Denied: Date (Agency Coordinator Signature) This form must be signed either accepted or denied and returned to: LEJA Internship Coordinator, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration(LEJA),Western Illinois University(WIU),One University Circle,Macomb,IL 61455 at your earliest convenience(or fax to 309/298-2516 or email Jeia-ittternshipa@wiu.edu)• If accepted,the student will report to the agency the feet day of scheduled internship at a time designated by the agency. Telephone 309/298-I439-Internship Coordinator,Fax:309/298-2516 School of LETA Main Office 309/298-I038(Fax:309/298-2187) E-mail:lej a-internship(a3wiu.ods