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A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of the Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement for the El Paso-Teller County Emergency Telephone Service Authority
Presenter:
Peter Carey, Chief of Police
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Summary:
The attached Second Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) governs the El Paso-Teller County Emergency Telephone Service Authority (“Authority”) which the City has been a member of since the Authority’s creation in 1989. The Restated and Amended IGA is necessary to properly reflect changes in the law and to make changes in the Authority’s organization, administration, and operation.
Previous Council Action:
On November 16, 1999, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the First Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement modifying the original Intergovernmental Agreement to reflect changes in Colorado law.
In July 1989, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City’s participation in the El Paso-Teller County Emergency Telephone Service Authority.
Background:
The governmental entities in El Paso and Teller counties entered into the 1989 Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Article 11 of Title 29 and Part 2 of Article 1, of the Colorado Revised Statues. The 1989 Intergovernmental Agreement created a separate legal entity known as the El Paso-Teller County Emergency Telephone Service Authority and made it responsible for administrating the operation of an emergency telephone service program.
The Authority drafted the Second Amended and Restated IGA in order to:
1. Continue the existence of the Authority as a separate political subdivision and public corporation organized pursuant to Section 29-1-203.5, C.R.S. The Authority is the legal entity responsible for carrying out the purposes of the Emergency Telephone Service Law and administering and operating the emergency telephone and notification systems within the El Paso-Teller County service area; and
2. Define the manner in which each of signatories to the IGA will participate in the Authority.
Financial Implications:
The Authority charges monthly service fees on all telephone bills in the service area. There are no direct financial implications to the City.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
Due to changes in the Colorado law relating to Emergency Telephone Service (Article 11 of Title 29, C.R.S.) and 25-plus years of experience of operating the 9-1-1 system, the Authority Board, whose membership includes sworn members of the Colorado Springs Police Department and Colorado Springs Fire Department, have concluded that the 2000 First Amended and Restated IGA should be updated.
Stakeholder Process:
Pursuant to Section VIII of the First Amended and Restated IGA, the Agreement may be amended by a writing executed by at least three-fourths (3/4) of the parties to the IGA. The Authority Board determined that for the Second Amended and Restated IGA to become effective requires the signatures of at least twenty-three (23) of the entities, which includes the City, associated with the Authority. The IGA is in the process of being reviewed and approved by the Authority’s participating Agencies.
Alternatives:
The City Council may approve, modify or deny adoption of the Resolution.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing the City to execute the Second Amended and Restated IGA.
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