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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 21, 2010
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE of the
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town
Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 21st of January, 2010.
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chair Eisenlauer, Trustees Homeier and Ericson
All
Town Administrator Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator
Richardson, Chief Kufeld, and Recording Secretary Petrie
Absent: None
Chair Eisenlauer called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Recommendation to Town Board
Estes Valley Victim Advocates Contract
The Estes Valley Victim Advocates receive funding annually from the Town of Estes
Park for services rendered to crime victims who are residents of Estes Park. The Police
Department has reviewed the contract presented for 2010 with Town Attorney White.
The Committee recommends approval of the 2010 contract as presented at a cost
of $7,920 from account #101-2100-421-22-98 budgeted to be included on the
February 9, 2010 Town Board Consent Agenda.
Intergovernmental Agreement with Colorado State University
Periodically, Colorado State University (CSU) requests assistance from the Estes Park
Police Department to work security or direct traffic at highly -attended special events on
campus property, specifically football games, in order to maintain order and ensure the
safety of the attendees. Police officers are paid regular time and CSU pays the Town
time and a half to cover expenses. Previously, there has been no formal agreement in
place between the two entities to provide police assistance. The Committee
recommends approval of the IGA between the Police Department and CSU to
provide mutual assistance for special events and emergencies to be included on
the February 9, 2010 Town Board Consent Agenda.
REPORTS
Estes Valley Victim Advocates Annual Report
Mary Mesropian, Executive Director of Estes Valley Victim Advocates, gave an
overview of the 2009 Annual Report. In 2009, Victim Advocates had a total of 489
contacts utilizing eight volunteer advocates. The Affordably Chic Fashion Show and
Silent Auction raised over $5,000.00 for the organization and will become an annual
fundraising event. Victim Advocates will continue its programs for the future, focusing on
education and outreach to the community and schools. The proposed budget of
$146,000.00 for 2010 will cover staff salaries; upkeep of the safehouse; purchase of
household items, office supplies and equipment; and will provide victim services money.
There being no further business, Chair Eisenlauer adjourn d the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
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