HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 Ordinance No. 013ORDINANCE NO. 13
SERIES OF 2017
BY AUTHORITY
COUNCIL BILL NO. 13
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER GILLIT
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND THE CITY
OF ENGLEWOOD/ENGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIV, Section 18(2)(a) of the Colorado
Constitution, Section 29-1-203, C.R.S., there is established a means whereby governmental
units may cooperate or contract with one another to make the most efficient and effective use of
their powers and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, Douglas County has developed a system to manage and exchange information
regarding sex offenders: and
WHEREAS, the information is accessed through a web-based interactive software program
called "Satar"; and
WHEREAS, Douglas County has exclusive rights of ownership in the Sotar system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood Police Department desires to obtain access to the Solar
system: and
WHEREAS, Douglas County agrees to provide the City of Englewood access to the Satar
application on a basis commonly known as "software as a service", whereby the City of Englewood
has access to, but does not receive a copy of Solar, and obtains no right, title, or interest
whatsoever in or to the system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Intergovernmental Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Douglas and the City of Englewood/Englewood Police Department, attached hereto
as Exhibit A, is hereby accepted and approved by the Englewood City Council.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute and attest said Agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Englewood.
Introduced, read in full, and passed on first reading on the 3rd day of April, 2017.
Published by Title as a Bill for an Ordinance in the City's official newspaper on the Slh day of
April, 2017.
Published as a Bill for an Ordinance an the City's official website beginning on the 5th day of
April, 2017.
Read by Title and passed on final reading on the 171h day of April, 2017.
Published by Title in the City's official newspaper as Ordinance No. 13, Series 2017, on the
20th day of April, 2017.
Published by Title on the City's official website beginning on the 19th day of April, 2017 for
thirty (30) days.
I, Stephanie Carlile, Acting City Clerk of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance passed on final reading and published
by Title as Ordinance No. 13, Series of 2017.
Exhibit A
AGREEl\mNT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF DOUGLAS AND
THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD/ ENGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this_ day of _____ , 20 _, by and between the
Board of County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, State of Colorado ("DOUGLAS
COUNTY''), and the CITY OF ENGLEWOOD/ ENGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
hereinafter referred to as ("USER"), hereinafter referred to jointly as the Parties ("PARTIES");
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIV, Section 18(2}(a) of the Colorado
Constitution, and Section 29-1-203, C.R.S., there is established a means whereby governmental
units may cooperate or contract with one another to make the most efficient and effective use of
their powers and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, DOUGLAS COUNTY has developed a system to manage and exchange
information regarding sex offenders which is accessed through a web-based interactive software
program called SOTAR™. DOUGLAS COUNTY has exclusive rights of ownership in the
SOTAR™ system including, but not limited to, SOTAR™, the name, the software, all source code
contributed by Douglas County, the structure of any data repositories created to support
SOTARm, and all associated documentation (collectively, "SYSTEM").
WHEREAS, USER desires to obtain access to the SOTARn• SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, DOUGLAS COUNTY agrees to provide USER access to the SOT AR™
application on a basis commonly known as "software as a service" whereby USER has access to,
but does not receive a copy of, SOT ARn• and obtains no right, title or interest whatsoever in or to
the SYSTEM.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained
herein and the recitals as set forth above, the PARTIES hereby agree as follows:
I. TERM OF AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION. The effective date of this
AGREEMENT shall be the date of signing by DOUGLAS COUNTY and USER,
whichever is the last to sign. This AGREEMENT shall remain in full force and effect
from the effective date until either PARTY elects to terminate this AGREEMENT
upon 30 days prior written notice to the other PARTY.
2. SERVICES. DOUGLAS COUNTY will provide USER non-exclusive, limited
access to SOT AR for only the following activities: view the ponion of SOT AR"1
available to law enforcement personnel (which includes access to all data input by
jurisdictions that participate in SOTARn1), view the portion of SOT ARn1 available to
the general public and, subject to Section 7 below, access SOTARn1s0 that USER can
input data regarding sex offenders residing in its jurisdiction (all of the above
collectively are "SERVICES"). DOUGLAS COUNTY may suspend or terminate the
SERVICES in the event USER fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions
of this AGREEMENT and may pursue all other remedies that DOUGLAS COUNTY
has available to it against USER. USER shall not be entitled to a credit or refund in
the event this AGREEMENT is tenninated pursuant to this Section 2.
3. USAGE. USER agrees that its access to and use of the portion of SOTARn1 available
to law enforcement, access to the data repository underlying SOTAR™, and all
associated documentation will be limited to the law enforcement personnel employed
by USER and the Local Administrators designated by USER. USER shall not,
directly or indirectly, disclose, copy, distribute or publish to any third party any
information from SOTAR™ except for information obtained from the portion of
SOT AR™ available to the general public. USER may inform the general public that
SOT AR™ exists and how lo access the portion of SOT AR n, available to the general
public. The general public will only be able to view the portion of SOTAR™available
to the general public. USERS shall not violate any federal (including CJIS), state or
local statutes, charter provisions, ordinances, rules, regulations, or standards that
apply to the storing, handling and disclosure of information regarding any person
listed in the SYSTEM.
A. FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Compliance:
J. CCIC OSN Validation -Individuals authorized to access SOTAR will have a
unique and active OSN that is validated and authorized by the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation. Individuals wilJ not share logins. USER is responsible for inactivating
users who leave the agency or are otherwise ineligible for access to CJIS protected
data.
2. IP Registration -Individuals in USER agency shall access the SOT AR1'M
SYSTEM from an approved and valid IP Address that has been pre-determined by
USER'S IT Department. A single address may be entered, or a range from which
your device may connect to the SOTAR™ SYSTEM.
3. USER will adhere to the current CJIS Security Policy regarding the proper access,
use, and dissemination of Criminal History Record Information and associated
procedures.
4. USER Agency 's Jurisdiction Administrator has the ability to enter this
information if available. If these conditions are not met, SOTARTM SYSTEM access
will be limited to non-CJIS information using the public view of the system.
4. SERVICE FEE. The PARTIES expressly recognize and agree that DOUGLAS
COUNTY provides this SERVICE at a significant expense. The PARTIES further
recognize and agree that, although DOUGLAS COUNTY agrees initially to provide
this SERVICE to USER for no fee, it is under no obligation to do so indefinitely.
Upon 30-days written notice, the COUNTY may impose a new or increased fee , nt
which time USER may elect to discontinue the SERVICE or execute an Addendum
agreeing to pay said new or increased fee .
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5. COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE X SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO
CONSTITUTION {IF APPLICABLE TO USER):
Notwithstanding olher provisions in this Agreement to the contrary, the PARTIES
understand and acknowledge that they are subject to Article X, Section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution ("TABOR").
A. The PARTIES do not intend to violate the terms and requirements of TABOR by
the execution of this Agreement
B. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement does not create a multi-fiscal year
direct or indirect debt or obligation within the meaning of TABOR and, therefore,
notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all payment
obligations of the PARTIES are expressly dependent and conditioned upon the
continuing availability of funds beyond the term of the PARTIES' current fiscal
period ending upon the next succeeding December 31.
C. Financial obligations of the PARTIES payable after the current fiscal year are
contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and
otherwise made available in accordance with ordinances and resolutions of the
responsible party and other applicable Jaw.
D. Failure of a party to make approprialion of amounts required in any fiscal year, if
not promptly cured, shall result in termination of this Agreement.
6. DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATION . DOUGLAS COUNTY shall provide the
SYSTEM in its "AS IS" condition. DOUGLAS COUNTY is not obligated to provide
customizations specific to USER for the SYSTEM. DOUGLAS COUNTY shall use
reasonable efforts to maintain the servers and infrastructure necessary to run the
SYSTEM. Provided, however, inaccessibility of the SYSTEM related to high traffic
volume shall not be a breach of this AGREEMENT. USER shall call 303-814-7040
(or such other number USER is notified lo call) for any issues in accessing SOTAR or
the proper function of the SYSTEM. DOUGLAS COUNTY may modify (add, delete
or change) the functions and format or the SYSTEM at any time and in any way
without any advance notice to USER. DOUGLAS COUNTY may discontinue the
SYSTEM altogether at any time upon 30 days prior written notice, in which event
USER shall be entitled to a pro rated credit of the service fee, if applicable, that
USER paid for the year in which the discontinuance occurs. The credit may be
applied to any amounts USER owes to DOUGLAS COUNTY.
7. LOCAL ADMINISTRATORS. USER will designate a maximum of three (3) Local
Administrators within USER'S jurisdiction and provide DOUGLAS COUNTY with
their contact information, and notify DOUGLAS COUNTY promptly if they are
removed or replaced. DOUGLAS COUNTY will provide and maintain a contact
number and email address, through which only USER'S designated Local
Administrator(s) may communicate to DOUGLAS COUNTY any issues or concerns
with SYSTEM availability or performance. DOUGLAS COUNTY will communicate
via the contact information for the Local Administrators it has on file regarding the
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SYSTEM including, but not limited to, any planned system maintenance or outages
or known system defects.
8. USER ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE; LICENSE. As a condition of granting
USER access to the SYSTEM, USER shall input data on all existing and new sex
offenders in USER'S jurisdiction and manage existing data in the data repository
underlying SOT AR™. DOUGLAS COUNTY will provide the Local Administrator(s)
with a secure login ID and password, limited system documentation and instructions
for acceptable use. USER'S Local Administrators shall be responsible for
provisioning, de-provisioning, mainlaining and supporting system operators in
USER'S jurisdiction. Each operator shall have a unique login in the system. Only the
Local Administrator for that jurisdiction shall have access to the user management
feature for the USER'S jurisdiction. USER understands and agrees that USER shall
be solely liable for any errors, omissions or claims arising out of or related to the data
USER input into the data repository underlying the SOTAR™ application. USER
understands and agrees that all data input by USER will be viewable by all other
authorized users of the SYSTEM.
9. USE OF USER INFORMATION. USER understands and agrees that, even if
USER discontinues is use of the SOT ARna application, DOUGLAS COUNTY and all
active users of the SOTARn1 application shall have the continued right to use the data
contributed by USER, provided such use complies with this Agreement. Neither
DOUGLAS COUNTY nor any other authorized USERS shall have any obligation at
any time to segregate or stop using the information USER contributes to the data
repository underlying SOTAR™.
JO. NO REVERSE ENGINEERING. USER shall not reverse engineer, decompile,
decrypt, or otherwise derive the design, internal logic, structure or inner workings
(including algorithms and source code) of any software, products, models or
prototypes related to the SYSTEM. USER shall not copy any part of the SYSTEM for
any reason, including that information input by USER or related to USER'S
jurisdiction.
1 I. NO TfilRD PARTY USE OR ACCF.SS . USER shall not sell or in any manner,
directly or indirectly, give any access to SOTAR™, the data repository underlying
SOTAR™, documentation, or derivative works to any third party, including but not
limited to, any governmental agency in USER'S jurisdiction, any other government
agency, or any for profit or non-profit entity. All inquiries from third parties
regarding access to the SYSTEM must be directed to DOUGLAS COUNTY.
12. EXCLUSIVE OWNERSIIlP. It is expressly understood and agreed by USER that
the SYSTEM is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and that
DOUGLAS COUNTY is the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to the
SYSTEM, and that through this AGREEMENT, DOUGLAS COUNTY is conveying
only the limited access rights expressly contained in this AGREEMENT, but
DOUGLAS COUNTY is not conveying to USER any right, title or interest in or to
the SYSTEM or derivative works.
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13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. The SYSTEM is provided by DOUGLAS
COUNTY on an "AS IS, WHERE JS" basis, with no warranties whatsoever except as
expressly set forth in this AGREEMENT. DOUGLAS COUNTY hereby disclaims
all other warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement of intellectual
property rights and course of dealing. DOUGLAS COUNTY makes no warranties or
representations regarding applicability of the SYSTEM to USER or compatibility of
the SYSTEM with the infrastructure used by USER. DOUGLAS COUNTY makes no
warranties as to the accuracy of the infonnation contained in the data repository or
mapping information provided by any third party vendor. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, DOUGLAS COUNTY has no obligation to indemnify or
defend USER against any claims arising out of or related to the use of the SYSTEM
including, but not limited to, infringement of intellectual property rights.
14. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY. In no event will DOUGLAS COUNTY be liable
for any direct. indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising
out of or related to this AGREEMENT regardless of the form of action, whether in
contract, tort (including, but not limited to, negligence), strict product liability or
otherwise even if DOUGLAS COUNTY is advised in advance of the possibility of
the damages in question and even if such damages were foreseeable and even if
USER'S remedies fail of their essential purpose.
15. NOTICE. Any notice required by this AGREEMENT shall be given, in writing. Any
such notice shall be deemed given (a) on the date of delivery, if personally delivered (if
a signed receipt is obtained); (b) by electronic transmission, provided electronic or other
written confinnation of delivery is obtained; or (c) on the third business day following
mailing by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, provided proper
postage was prepaid and the mail was addressed to the address set forth immediately
below or such new address that is given to the other PARTY in accordance with this
Section 14.
A. To USER:
Englewood Police Department
Chief John Collins/ Commander Tim Englert
3615 South Elati Street
Englewood, CO 80110
303-762-2448
B. To DOUGLAS COUNTY:
Douglas County Government
Sheriffs Office IT Department
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-7006
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16. APPLICABLE LAW. The PARTIES agree to comply with applicable federal, state
and local statutes, charter provisions, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards as
are in effect at the time this AGREEMENT is executed and as they may change from
time to time. Any disputes arising under this AGREEMENT shall be brought
exclusively in Douglas County District Court in the State of Colorado. USER hereby
knowingly and voluntarily waives any objection to Douglas County, Colorado as an
inconvenient forum and hereby consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by the
Douglas County District Court in the State of Colorado. The PARTIES may mutually
agree to informal resolution of disputes. Prior to filing litigation, the PARTIES shall
discuss participation in alternative dispute resolution, which may include pre-suit
mediation or settlement conferences.
17. NON-WAIVER. The PARTIES shall not be excused from complying with any
provisions of this AGREEMENT by the failure or delay of any PARTY to insist upon
or seek compliance with such provisions.
18. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision(s) of this AGREEMENT be determined to
be illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to make it legal and
enforceable to the fullest extent of the law. In the event modification would not make
the provision legal and enforceable, such provision shall be deleted from this
AGREEMENT and all remaining provisions of this AGREEMENT shall remain fully
enforceable. Provided, however, with respect to the deleted provision, the PARTIES
shall forthwith enter into good faith negotiations and proceed with due diligence to
draft a term that will achieve the original intent of the PARTIES hereunder.
19. AMENDMENT. This AGREEMENT may be amended, modified, or changed, in
whole or in part, only by written AGREEMENT executed by the PARTIES hereto.
20. ASSIGNABILITY; SUBLICENSING. USER shall not assign or sublicense its
rights or delegate its duties under this AGREEMENT without the prior written
consent of DOUGLAS COUNTY.
21. HEADINGS FOR CONVENIENCE. Headings and titles contained herein are
intended for the convenience and reference of the PARTIES only and are not
intended to combine, limit, or describe the scope or intent of any provision of this
AGREEMENT.
22. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY. The PARTIES hereto understand and agree that
the PARTIES and their commissioners, officials, officers, directors, agents and
employees, are relying on, and do not waive or intend to waive by any provisions of
this AGREEMENT, the monetary limitations or any other rights, immunities and
protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10·
IOI to 120, C.R.S., or otherwise available to the PARTIES.
23. OPEN RECORDS. The PARTIES expressly agree that if any request is made that
subjects the subject matter of this AGREEMENT to disclosure pursuant to the
Colorado Open Records Act, Section 24-72-201, C.R.S. et. seq., or the Colorado
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Criminal Justice Records Action, Section 24-72-301, C.R.S. et. seq. then the data will
be disclosed in printed, hardcopy form, and not in digital form, so long as the law
allows this discretion. In the event it must be disclosed in digital fonn, the recipient
shall sign a non-disclosure and non-use agreement related to the SYSTEM (which
will be supplied by DOUGLAS COUNTY) prior to obtaining the digital infonnation.
24. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. DOUGLAS COUNTY does not intend by the
Agreement to assume any contractual obligations lo anyone other than the USER, and
the USER does not intend by the AGREEMENT to assume any contractual obligation
to anyone other than DOUGLAS COUNTY. DOUGLAS COUNTY and USER do
not intend that there be any third-party beneficiary to this AGREEMENT.
25. SURVIVAL: Where the context of this AGREEMENT reasonably requires such an
interpretation. the provisions of this AGREEMENT shall survive termination.
26. EXECUTION. This AGREEMENT may be executed in counterparts.
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HEREFORE, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this
AGREEMENT the day and year first above written.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, COLORADO:
BY: ___________ _
Tony G. Spurlock
Sheriff
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
Kelly Dunnaway,
Deputy County Attorney
Date:. _______ _
Date: ______ _
00D / ENGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Eric Keck
City Manager
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Date: 5 /4/27