HomeMy WebLinkAbout10439ORDINANCE NO. 10439
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A GRANT
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 $99,464.00
ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER PS2301, AND
BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO PROJECT
PS2301
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 $99,464.00 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 $99,464.00 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 PS2301 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 PS2301 by the Finance Department.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Ordinance and to implement the policies and procedures described therein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon final action by the Mayor and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on April 10, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on April 24, 2023 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on April 25, 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
City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R4
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 24, 2023
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 AND ACCEPTING A GRANT 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 $99,464.00 ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER
PS2301, AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO
PROJECT PS2301
SUMMARY:
This ordinance approves a grant award from the Department of Local Affairs and
approves and accepts an initial grant award of $99,464.00 into Project PS2301.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On September 14, 2020, Council approved Resolution No. 14472, which authorized
staff to submit an application requesting an award of this grant. On May 17, 2021,
Council approved Ordinance No. 9923, which accepted and approved funds for the
2021 POMH 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 for
peace officers.
This grant will improve the mental health of officers with the Pueblo Police Department
by offering professional counseling for officers involved in shooting, fatal use of force,
and other critical incidents. Contracted services from a qualified, competent mental
health provider will be provided, in person or remotely, to peace officers involved in job-
related traumatic situations. Services may include trauma therapy and treatment.
Peace officers may choose to use a different counselor and may be reimbursed for their
out-of-pocket expenses.
Following trauma exposure, an individual experiences one or more aspects of physical
and psychological symptoms that can affect their mental health. According to the
American Journal of Managed Care, critical incident stress debriefing is a practice that
allows officers to both process and reflect on the traumatic events they've experienced
and gain personal control around the incident.
Continuous professional training and oversight for the peer support team
(approximately 23 members) to ensure consistency and competency. Adding additional
members to the peer support team and provide the required forty-hour training to new
members.
All sworn department members will receive education and outreach opportunities to
include wellness and resiliency topics. The book “Emotional Survival for Law
Enforcement” will be provided to all officers through the funding of this grant. Pro-Social
activities for officers and their families to receive a presentation by a licensed
professional and peer support team will be offered throughout the year. Providing
opportunities for officers to connect with peers will be a valuable strategy to address
mental health issues.
Training and resources through this grant will be used exclusively for the 231 sworn law
enforcement members of the Pueblo Police Department.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This grant is 100% funded by DOLA, with no matching funds. This grant requires
monitoring, auditing, and submission of financial documents which will impact the City
with staffing costs.
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 the officers.
ALTERNATIVES:
Decline this grant offer from the Department of Local Affairs Peace Officers Mental
Health Support.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 23-534 Pueblo award letter
2. POMH 23-534 Terms and Conditions