HomeMy WebLinkAbout10397ORDINANCE NO. 10397
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND THE CITY OF
PUEBLO RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF PUEBLO
POLICE OFFICERS TO A REGIONAL TASK FORCE TO ASSIST
IN THE INVESTIGATION AND THE DISRUPTION OF DRUG
TRAFFICKING CRIMES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo,
including its Police Department, to approve and enter into Agreements; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Agreement for the purposes for which it has been made is
in the best interest of the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Agreement dated October 1, 2022 between the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the City of Pueblo, pertaining to assistance between the
government entities to investigate and disrupt drug trafficking crimes, a copy of which is
attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The President of City Council and the Mayor are authorized to execute the Agreement in
the name of the City, 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 authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached agreement to implement the policies and
procedures described herein.
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 February 13, 2023 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 27, 2023 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on February 28, 2023 .
□ 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 # R13
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
February 13, 2023
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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 A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA) AND THE CITY OF
PUEBLO RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF PUEBLO POLICE
OFFICERS TO A REGIONAL TASK FORCE TO ASSIST IN THE
INVESTIGATION AND THE DISRUPTION OF DRUG TRAFFICKING
CRIMES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is an agreement assigning four (4) Pueblo Police Department officers to the
DEA Task Force.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council has approved this type of agreement in the past.
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the continuation of the Pueblo Police Department’s
partnership with the DEA. There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous
drugs exists in the southern Colorado area and that such illegal activity has a
substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the citizens of
Colorado. This agreement authorizes the assignment of four (4) officers to the Drug
Task force until September 30, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no financial impact to the City of Pueblo, as the officers assigned to the Drug
Task Force are currently included in the Police Department’s budget. Should that not
be the case in the future, the agreement provides for either party to terminate the
agreement with thirty (30) days notice.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council may disapprove the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Passage of this Ordinance is recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DEA Task Force Agreement 2022