City Council Agenda and Packet 2018 09 11 SP

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11: City,/ im Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM 4 SUBJECT: UPDATES FROM SHERIFF PELLE AND REQUEST FOR POSITION ON BOULDER COUNTY BALLOT MEASURE 1A DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 PRESENTED BY: MEGAN DAVIS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER DAVE HAYES, CHIEF OF POLICE SUMMARY: Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle will provide an update on current Boulder County Sheriff Office issues, and will discuss a request for City Council support on Boulder County ballot measure Issue 1A. Boulder County has placed on the ballot a request for voters to approve a five-year extension of a .185% sales tax to fund an alternative sentencing facility. The tax was originally approved in 2014 to fund flood recovery and mitigation efforts. If approved, the tax would generate approximately $10 million per year between Jan. 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024. The funding would be dedicated to supporting the construction of a new alternative sentencing facility and upgrades to the Boulder County jail. More details on the ballot issue and ballot title can be found in the attachments and in Agenda item #5, where Council will be asked to consider a position of support for Boulder County ballot measure 1A. FISCAL IMPACT: If passed, the ballot issue would have no impact on the current sales tax in the City of Louisville, as this is an extension. If it does not pass, the City sales tax would decrease by .185%. The City would not receive any direct financial benefit from the funding, although the expansion of diversion and alternative sentencing amenities, and jail improvements, would be utilized by the Louisville Police Department referrals to the County jail. PROGRAM/SUB-PROGRAM IMPACT: This program could impact the Public Safety and Justice Program goals, in ensuring that the justice system is fair, effective and efficient. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Boulder County Ballot Issue Resolution 2018-76 2. Boulder County Ballot Title Resolution 2018-84 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 3