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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT TASK FORCE WITH ADAMS COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT; SETTING FORTH PARAMETERS AND RESTRICTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS
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Summary and Background Information:
In 2017 the City of Commerce City and the City of Brighton, with the assistance of grant money from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, launched an experimental task force to improve sexual assault investigations and improve outcomes for victims. The project included an outside researcher. The results were outstanding and we now boast a nationally recognized, leading practice task force to investigate sexual assaults in Commerce City and Brighton. The grant has expired and both agencies have made the unit fully sustainable within our existing budgets. The joint task force takes a victim centered and trauma informed approach. The 17thJudicial district DA’s office has regularly commented that our investigations set the standard for sex assault cases throughout the judicial district. The sexual assault task force does require office space facilities that neither the Commerce City Police Department nor the Brighton Police Department are able to provide. The sexual assault task force does currently utilize leased office space at the Adams County Government Center, located at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy, Brighton, CO 80601. CCPD respectfully requests that we be allowed to continue to lease this office space for the task force
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Police Chief Darrel Guadnola
Staff Member Presenting: Chief Darrel Guadnola, if needed
Financial Impact:
- 2024- $3,150 monthly
- 2025- 3,244.50 monthly
- 2026- $3,342 monthly
Renewal Options:
- 2027- $3,442.50 monthly
- 2028- $3,346.00 monthly
Funding Source: Line Item 010-14-302-731-248 (Outside Services SATF)
Staff Recommendation: Support Ordinance 2570
Suggested Motion: Approve Ordinan...
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