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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY AND THE CITY OF BRIGHTON FOR A SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM
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Currently, the City of Commerce City and the City of Brighton have operated a joint SWAT team for several years. The team has shown great resiliency and the partnership has increased the efficiency of both cities and the safety of the residents of both cities. We respectfully ask you allow us to continue this outstanding partnership.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chief Darrel Guadnola
Staff Member Presenting: City Clerk
Financial Impact:
Funding Source: Each party shall be responsible for the salary, including overtime, benefits, and all related employee costs of every kind for each of its employees assigned to the Shared SWAT team, including uniforms, equipment, personal weaponry, and other related equipment costs required for the execution of law enforcement duties incurred in the performance of this Agreement The parties agree that in order for personnel-related costs to be equitable each agency shall endeavor to provide enough officers to maintain sixty percent (60%) Commerce City officers and forty percent (40%) Brighton officers on the team, subject to the availability of qualified officers.
Staff Recommendation:
Suggested Motion: