...Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $261,250 FOR A CO-RESPONSE PROGRAM IN THE COMMERCE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Body
Summary and Background Information:
The Commerce City Police Department (CCPD) saw a need to establish a Co-Response Program that pairs officers with behavioral health professionals to provide prompt on-scene assessment, stabilization, referrals and follow-up for those in-need. As a result of this need, CCPD applied for grant funding in June 2024 from Adams County.
In August 2024, CCPD was notified that the City of Commerce City was awarded $261,250 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from Adams County to support the establishment of a Co-Response Program.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Darrel Guadnola, Chief of Police
Staff Member Presenting: Chief Guadnola is available for questions, if needed.
Financial Impact: $261,250
Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) via Adams County
Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance 2652
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve ordinance 2652 as submitted