SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving an amendment to the Five-Year Intergovernmental Agreement with Boulder County Community Services for Two Dedicated Co-Responders
Body
DEPARTMENT: Police
Department
PRESENTER(S): Lee Mathis, Chief
First Name Last Name, Title
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $236,637.41
Balance Available: $274,000
Budget Line Item Number: 100-60-110-560100-000000
New Appropriation Required: N/A
POLICY ISSUES:
Police often respond to calls for service where individuals may be having a mental health crisis. Co-responders are mental health professionals who have knowledge and expertise in this area and can provide resources to individuals in need. The Town of Erie Police Department has been working in partnership with Boulder County since 2021 to provide Co-Responders in the Town of Erie. The current IGA funds the salary and benefits of two full time Co-Responders who are housed at the police department and dedicated to responding to calls in the Town of Erie.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the resolution concerning the amendment to the 2024 IGA approving the costs for 2025 budget.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Town Council approved two dedicated co-responders in 2023. In 2024, a five-year IGA was approved (resolution 24-006). The amendment for 2025 covers increased salary and benefits for the two Co-responders assigned to the Town.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-022
2. IGA Amendment
3. Exhibit A - Updated SOW
4. 2024 5 Year Intergovernmental Agreement