HomeMy WebLinkAbout10620ORDINANCE NO. 10620
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PUEBLO SCHOOL DISTRICT 60, DBA PUEBLO CITY
SCHOOLS, AND THE CITY OF PUEBLO FOR THE SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM DURING THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRADISAR 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 January 1, 2024, between Pueblo School District 60 and the City
of Pueblo pertaining to the School Resource Officer Program during the period of January 1
through December 31, 2024, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to
form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor of the City is 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 effectuate 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 November 27, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 11, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on December 18, 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 # R12
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 11, 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUEBLO
SCHOOL DISTRICT 60, DBA PUEBLO CITY SCHOOLS, AND THE CITY OF
PUEBLO FOR THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM DURING
THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND
AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRADISAR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
The attached Agreement details the obligations and responsibilities of each entity (City of
Pueblo and Pueblo City Schools) in regard to the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. It includes a compensation schedule, by Pueblo
City Schools (PCS), to the City of Pueblo, that represents a 7.13% increase in revenue over the
2023 schedule. The increase is the result of a 5.3% pay raise that all officers will receive in
2024 and the corresponding benefit cost increases. Moreover, some SRO officers also
received a salary step increase.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On November 28, 2022, City Council approved Ordinance Number 10347 that provided for a
similar agreement for the calendar year of 2023.
BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance approves an agreement between Pueblo School District 60, dba Pueblo City
Schools, and the City of Pueblo regarding the School Resource Officer Program. This
agreement is an extension of services that have been provided since 1999. In order to provide
law enforcement assistance and safety enhancing services for Pueblo School District 60, dba
Pueblo City Schools, and its students, the City shall designate 10 Police Officers to serve as
School Resource Officers in the four District 60 high schools, five middle schools, and Paragon
Learning Center. With the closure of Heroes Academy in 2020, the School Resource Officer
assigned to Heroes Academy was transferred to Paragon Learning Center.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City will see a 7.13% increase in total payments received from PCS in 2023 (increase of
$53,516.29 over the course of the agreement). The increase is primarily the result of all officers
receiving a 5.3% salary increase for 2024 and the resulting impact on benefit costs. The City
will receive $66,878.96 per month for the months of January through December of 2024. This
compares to $62,419.27 per month received in 2023. Total receipts in 2024 will be
$802,547.51 compared to $749,031.24 received in 2023.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
This Agreement has been approved by the Pueblo City Schools Board of Education. The
Agreement was approved when it went before that Board at their meeting on October 24, 2023.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
This agreement is an extension of services that have been provided since 1999. Without this
Agreement, there will be no School Resource Officers in the ten identified schools, or any of the
Pueblo City Schools. The City of Pueblo would also be giving up $802,547.51 in revenue
absent this Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 SRO Agreement Attachment No. 1
2. 2024 SRO Agreement