HomeMy WebLinkAbout15896RESOLUTION NO. 15896 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESEARCH, RETRIEVAL, AND COPYING OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECORDS, NUNC PRO TUNC WHEREAS, sections 24-72-301 et seq., of the Colorado Revised Statutes authorize the City to adopt rules concerning the inspection of criminal justice records and set fees for research and retrieval of those records; and WHEREAS, this Resolution w $41.37 per hour for such services, nunc pro tunc, to be dated July 22, 2024; NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. been approved as to form by the City Attorney, are hereby approved, nunc pro tunc, July 22, 2024. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final approval. INTRODUCED: February 10, 2025 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # M8 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 10, 2025 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESEARCH, RETRIEVAL, AND COPYING OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE RECORDS, NUNC PRO TUNC SUMMARY: Attached is a Resolution adopting updated procedures for the research, retrieval and copying of criminal justice records as required by Colorado Law. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On July 22, 2024, the City Council passed and approved Resolution 15699 rescinding Resolution 14455 inter alia and adopting updated governing rules to access to public records in accordance with state law. BACKGROUND: Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act Rules" to set the fees for research and retrieval of public records and criminal justice records to $41.37 per hour. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Criminal Justice Records: The increase to $41.37 for every hour of staff time it takes to produce criminal justice records is intended to adjust the fee for inflation. This Resolution will not require the City to expend any funds, it is likely however, this increase in fees will cause a nominal increase in money collected by the City. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVES: If this Resolution is not approved, fees will continue at their current levels and will not be adjusted for inflation. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 1. City of Pueblo Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act Rules