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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10627ORDINANCE NO. 10627 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND SOUNDTHINKING, INC. (FORMERLY SHOTSPOTTER), A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO EMERGENCY RESPONDERS, MOST SPECIFICALLY PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR GUNSHOT DETECTION, CRIME ANALYSIS AND DATA, AND RESOURCES REGARDING SAID DETECTION, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRADISAR TO EXECUTE THE SAME WHEREAS, SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly Shot Spotter) operates a service that identifies, locates, and tracks gunfire in a given location, notifying dispatch and law enforcement once detected, and has been implemented by cities, of all sizes, across the country; and WHEREAS, the SoundThinking system will reduce response time, aid in the detection of crime, and aid in tracking of gun violence within an area; and WHEREAS, an agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation and SoundThinking, Inc has been reduced to writing; and WHEREAS, this agreement utilizes a competitive bid and contract that was negotiated with Denver; and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. An agreement by and between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and SoundThinking, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto with all exhibits and addendums (“Agreement”), is hereby approved. SECTION 2. Mayor Gradisar is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City of Pueblo thereto and attest the same. SECTION 3. Funds for this agreement are budgeted to Project No. PS2315. SECTION 4. NOW, THEREFORE, this Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by Mayor Gradisar and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 11, 2023. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 26, 2023. President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on December 29, 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 # R6 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 26, 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 THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND SOUNDTHINKING, INC. (FORMERLY SHOTSPOTTER), A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO EMERGENCY RESPONDERS, MOST SPECIFICALLY PUEBLO POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR GUNSHOT DETECTION, CRIME ANALYSIS AND DATA, AND RESOURCES REGARDING SAID DETECTION, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR GRADISAR TO EXECUTE THE SAME SUMMARY: Attached is a proposed Ordinance which would approve a Master Services Agreement between the City of Pueblo, and SoundThinking, Inc (formally ShotSpotter). PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance No. 10606 (November 27, 2023) approved and accepted funding from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Adult and Juvenile Assistance, Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and Ordinance No 10607 (November 27, 2023) approved and accepted funding from the U.S. Department of Justice 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program Grant, Award Number 15PBJA-23-GG- 05332-BSCI. No prior action on this agreement. BACKGROUND: Shot Spotter ® will enhance the Real Time Crime Center capability to identify and prosecute individuals perpetrating the most violent acts. The proposed Shot Spotter ® solution is designed to identify, locate, and track active gunfire, and will support the Pueblo Police Department’s efforts to more effectively respond to and investigate gunfire incidents. This strategy is deployed across the country and serves agencies of all sizes that are committed to leveraging real-time gunfire intelligence to reduce gun violence and build community trust. This agreement and implementation of the system fosters collaboration with the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and other state and federal entities to crack down on gun crime; provides a significant tactical advantage in support of patrol when responding to gunfire; creates an opportunity for officers to respond quickly to gun-related incidents; and supports community engagement efforts. Additionally, it will reduce response time in getting medical aid to gunshot victims. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: With the acceptance of the grant from Ordinance No. 10606 and Ordinance No. 10607 the funding for the onboarding and 24 months of service is covered without any matching funds from the City required. Unless more grant funding is obtained, the City will be responsible for months 25-36. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: City Council can choose to reject the agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of this Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Agreement