Agenda Date: 01/21/2025
Subject:
Title
Resolution 07-2025 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Littleton and Douglas County for use of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
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From: |
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager |
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Prepared by: |
Doug Stephens, Chief of Police |
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Presentations: |
Doug Stephens, Chief of Police |
PURPOSE:
This IGA is necessary for the police department to utilize the Douglas County Sheriff’s Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). The EVOC is the driving track used by LPD personnel for emergency vehicle operations training. It includes a high-speed track and additional areas for lower speed precision driving.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
Littleton Police Officers are required to complete annual training in the operation of emergency vehicles. Training includes lecture, low-speed maneuvering, and high-speed operations of police vehicles. The training requires a special facility designed for high-speed operation of vehicles. Douglas County owns a facility which is operated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The LPD has utilized this facility through a mutual agreement for several years to train its sworn personnel in emergency vehicle operations. There is no other facility near the City of Littleton which can support the necessary requirements for this training.
BACKGROUND:
The LPD has utilized the Douglas County EVOC for several years to complete mandated annual training in emergency vehicle operations. Prior to this facility being built, the LPD partnered with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office to use their driving track located near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. The Douglas County EVOC is far superior to the ACSO track in terms of location, size, capabilities, and safety.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There is a $700 charge per use of the Douglas County EVOC. The LPD has 3 sessions reserved for 2025 for a total of $2,100. These charges are incorporated into the LPD’s existing training budget for 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the resolution which approves an IGA with Douglas County.
ALTERNATIVES
The LPD could enter into a similar agreement with Arapahoe County for use of their facility however that facility is not as suitable as the Douglas County EVOC due to its location, size, and a design which reduces safety compared to the EVOC.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Resolution 07-2025 approving an IGA between the City of Littleton and Douglas County for the use of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center.