SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the 2024-25 Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Erie and St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J for a Joint School Resource Officer Program
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
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PRESENTER(S): Lee Mathis, Chief
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POLICY ISSUES:
The Erie Police Department and the St. Vrain Valley School District have jointly developed a School Resource Officer (SRO) Program to provide a school-based approach to foster a positive relationship between students and police officers and help prevent youth delinquency, alcohol and substance abuse, and gang involvement. Such programs are recognized as being effective in promoting a positive relationship between the police, faculty, students and parents in preventing delinquency and promoting school safety.
The attached amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement amends the financial responsibilities of the Police Department and the School District to account for an increase in salaries for the officers assigned to each school. The Agreement is in principle a continuance of previous year’s agreements and commitment to the SRO Program.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve resolution amending the original agreement for an additional year for the 2024-2025 school year.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
On or about Oct. 27, 2020, the Town and the St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Erie and for a Joint School Resource Officer Program. The Original Agreement has been amended and adopted in subsequent years, most recently for the 2023-2024 school year.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. 2024-25 Amendment to IGA
2. 24-100 Resolution
3. SRO Original IGA