HomeMy WebLinkAbout10565ORDINANCE NO. 10565
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND
HEALTH SOLUTIONS OF PUEBLO, A NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES
VIA THE SOLUTIONS OUTREACH SERVICES TEAM (S.O.S.
TEAM), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE
THERETO
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The memorandum of understanding between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal
Corporation, and Health Solutions, a non-profit organization, copy of which is attached hereto,
having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding in the name 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 and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached Memorandum of Understanding 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 September 25, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 10, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on October 12, 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 # R3
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 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 A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND HEALTH
SOLUTIONS OF PUEBLO, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION,
RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES VIA THE SOLUTIONS
OUTREACH SERVICES TEAM (S.O.S. TEAM), AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE THERETO
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agreement is to formalize a relationship between Health Solutions
and the City of Pueblo in order to more efficiently and effectively deliver healthcare
services to Pueblo community members in need of non-emergency services.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this agreement is to create a safer and more supportive environment for
the Pueblo community. To further this purpose, the agreement seeks to leverage
behavioral health interventions and resource connections, including but not limited to,
supporting community members who contact police dispatch but do not require police
intervention. It is anticipated that this arrangement will lessen the need for uniformed
officers to respond to calls where there is no emergency, but healthcare services may
be needed nonetheless. Additionally, the program has the potential to address the
needs of the unhoused population and enhance resource accessibility for all individuals
with whom the team engages. In order to facilitate the purpose of this agreement, the
S.O.S. Team will respond to calls exclusively within the city limits of Pueblo.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council can decline to accept the Memorandum of Understanding and reject the
additional healthcare services afforded by this agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
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