HomeMy WebLinkAbout10543ORDINANCE NO. 10543
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO ON BEHALF OF THE PUEBLO POLICE
DEPARTMENT, THE PUEBLO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES, THE PUEBLO COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE, AND THE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE WITH RESPECT TO THE INVESTIGATION OF CHILD
ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Cooperative Agreement between the City on behalf of the Pueblo Police
Department, the Pueblo County Department of Human Services, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s
Office, and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, having been approved by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the
City of Pueblo, and the City Clerk shall 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 to implement the policies and procedures described therein.
SECTION 4.
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 August 14, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 28, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on August 31, 2023 .
☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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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.
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # S11
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 28, 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 COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO ON BEHALF OF THE
PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE PUEBLO COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, THE PUEBLO COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND THE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WITH RESPECT TO THE INVESTIGATION OF
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
The cooperative agreement under consideration sets out the responsibilities of the
respective agencies agreeing thereto when it becomes necessary for inter-agency
cooperation during child abuse and neglect investigations.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Investigations with respect to child abuse and neglect often involve complex
investigations that necessitate a cooperative response by law enforcement and child
protection authorities. That being the case, the goal of the cooperative agreement is to
foster cooperative joint-decision making while also improving the lines of
communication between the participating agencies. This agreement will also provide
guidance as to the responsibilities of each agency when joint investigations occur.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This Ordinance does not create any additional financial obligations.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council can choose to reject the agreement as written, leaving no cooperative
agreement in place.
RECOMMENDATION:
Passage of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Pueblo Law Enforcement MOU final 7.25.23