HomeMy WebLinkAbout10857ORDINANCE NO. 10857 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, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE 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, 2025, 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, 2025, a 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 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 Mayor Graham and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 25, 2024. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 9, 2024. ____________________________ President of City Council Action by the Mayor: Approved on _______________. 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 _____________ ____________________________ President of City Council ATTEST ________________________________ City Clerk City Clerk's Office Item # R12 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 9, 2024 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham 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, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE 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 from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. It includes a compensation schedule by Pueblo City Schools (PCS) to the City of Pueblo, that represents a 9% increase in revenue over the 2024 schedule. The increase is the result of a pay raise that all officers will receive in 2025 and the corresponding benefit cost increases. Moreover, some School Resource Officers also received a salary step increase. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On December 11, 2023, City Council approved Ordinance Number 10620 which provided for a similar agreement for the calendar year of 2024. 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. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The City of Pueblo will see a 9% increase in total payments received from PCS in 2025 (an increase of $13,292 over the course of the agreement). The increase is primarily the result of all officers receiving a salary increase for 2025 and the resulting impact on benefit costs. The City will receive $67,986.66 per month for the months of January through December 2025. This compares to $66,878.96 per month received in 2024. Total receipts in 2025 will be $815,839.97 compared to $802,547.51 received in 2024. 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 November 12, 2024. 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, nor any of the Pueblo City Schools. The City of Pueblo would also be giving up $815,839.97 in revenue absent this agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. SRO Agreement 2025 signed by D60