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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2020-R0284 - STAR Interlocal Agreement with LISD, Lubbock CountyResolution No. 2020-RO284 Item No. 7.18 August 25, 2020 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a renewal of the Interlocal Agreement for Specialized Treatment And Rehabilitation (STAR) to be provided by Lubbock County, Texas and the Lubbock Independent School District (LISD) for FY 2020-2021, and related documents, between the City of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, and the Lubbock Independent School District. Said agreement is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council on August 25, 2020 0 DANIEL M. POPE, MA OR ATTEST: Rebe a Garza, City Se ret CONTEIy.T, Hon. Jorge rHernandez, Mur)&ipal Judge STATE OF TEXAS )( INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT COUNTY OF LUBBOCK )( SPECIALIZED TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM (STAR) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 This Inter -Local Agreement (Agreement), is made and entered into pursuant to the Inter - Local Cooperation Act (Chapter 791, Government Code), by and among LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as "LISD", the CITY OF LUBBOCK, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and COUNTY OF LUBBOCK through the LUBBOCK COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY". WHEREAS, the SPECIALIZED TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION project, hereinafter referred to as "STAR", is a cooperative venture between LISD, CITY, and COUNTY that will address the needs of school children, ages l 1-17, who have committed offenses agreed upon by all parties, and whom the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center and/or the court has determined would benefit from placement in a program that combines education with a regimented discipline. WHEREAS, LISD will provide the education component of STAR II, III, and IV. WHEREAS, COUNTY will provide: (1) the regimented drill and exercise and; (2) some counseling and; (3) probation supervision to portions of the STAR program. WITNESSETH: I. TERM 1.1 Term. Regardless of the date of execution, the term of this contract is for a period of one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021 1.2 Option to Renew. The parties have the option to renew this contract for three (3) successive one- year -terms, if thirty (30) days prior to the end of the term, the parties agree in writing to renew the contract. 1.3 Israel Verification. Lubbock County verifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this agreement. The term "boycott Israel" is as defined by the Texas Government Code Section 808.001, effective September 1, 2017 II. CONSIDERATION 2.1 The CITY, and LISD, will each contribute ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($175,000.00). The County of Lubbock will contribute at least $175,000.00, potentially more, consistent with the demand for services and their compliance with state and federal regulations. Each party paying for the performance of governmental functions or services hereunder must make those payments from current revenues available to the paying party as required by Section 79 1.01l of the Texas Government Code. STAR Inter -Local Agreement-FY21 2.2 In addition to the funding described in 2.1. herein above, LISD will provide the meals for the students. LISD will also contribute to the COUNTY the sum of the wages, including overtime cost, benefits and expenses incurred by each STAR officer within 30 days of receiving notification by the COUNTY of such expenses. The above described expenses are a separate item form the original STAR contracted amount and are the sole expenses of LISD. 2.3 The COUNTY will provide travel and training for the Juvenile Supervision Officers assigned to the project, and arrange for court hearings for placement of the students into the program. 2.4. The COUNTY will provide quarterly reports to the LISD and the CITY regarding progress of the program, expenditures, and a census of students enrolled and dismissed during the quarter. 2.5. As subdivisions of the State of Texas, CITY, COUNTY, AND LISD are exempt under the Internal Revenue Code Section 170 (b)(A)(iii). 2.6. Positions to be funded by this Agreement, with the funds being deposited and dispersed by the COUNTY, include a Supervisor, a Assistant Supervisor, and seven Juvenile Supervision Officers. 2.61 The Supervisor will report to the Director of the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center, and serve as the coordinator of the regimented close order drill and exercise portion of the program. The Supervisor will perform duties including, but not limited to the following: 1. Assure that all participants have had physical examinations, and have been cleared by a physician for participation in the program; Assure exercises and regimented drill activities are appropriate for age and maturity level of participants; 3. Serve as the liaison among CITY, COUNTY, and LISD, on matters related to the STAR Program; 4. Supervise and evaluate performance of Juvenile Supervision Officer; 5. Provide to assigned probation officer progress reports on program participants; 6. Maintain data necessary for evaluative purposes; 7. Provide quarterly reports that include: number of juveniles enrolled in STAR III and IV Programs; number and type of criminal offenses committed by each juvenile prior to enrollment in STAR III and IV Program; criminal offenses committed by juveniles during STAR III and IV Programs participation; number and type of any criminal offense committed by a juvenile six months after completing the STAR Program. 8. Perform other duties as they are assigned by the Director of the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center. 2.62 The Assistant Supervisor and Juvenile Supervision Officer will perform duties including, but not limited to the following: 2 STAR Inter -Local Agreement-FY31 1. Assure exercises and regimented drill activities are appropriate for age and maturity level of participants; 2. Provide to assigned probation officer, progress reports on program participants; 3. Maintain data necessary for evaluative purposes; 4. Complete attendance reports on all individuals assigned to program; 5. Develop standards of behavior expected of the program participants; 6. Perform other duties as they are assigned by the,Supervisor. III. METHODOLOGY A child's placement into the program occurs as a condition of probation, or upon a referral from LISD, Justice of the Peace Court, and/or the Municipal Court. 3.1 Condition of probation. The court may require participation in the STAR Program as a condition of probation. 3.11 Referral from LISD. Referrals will be made to the STAR Program by principals, or their designees, from Junior High and High Schools in LISD, and Project Intercept Unit 1I. With the approval of the Supervisor, a student will be eligible for the STAR Program if the child demonstrates adverse behavior in school, and school officials deem it in the best interest of the child to participate in the program. 3.12 Referrals from Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts. Referrals may be made to the STAR Program by Justice of the Peace and Municipal Court Judges. Those juvenile offenders who have been found to have committed Class C misdemeanors, as specified in the Texas Penal Code, may be eligible for participation in the STAR Program as part of a disposition imposed by the court. 3.2 Physical examination. Prior to starting the STAR Program, students must have a physical examination, at the student's expense, to determine the physical fitness of the student. The physical examination must be performed by a licensed physician. In addition, female students must undergo a pregnancy examination prior to participation in the STAR Program. Those testing positive will not be considered for admittance to STAR. 3.3 Each participant in the STAR Program will be required to report to school at a time designated by the Supervisor. The parents of children placed in the program as a condition of probation will be ordered by the court to transport the child to and from the STAR Program. Children placed in to the program by LISD will be transported to and from the program by their parents. 3.31 During weekdays, the student will participate in the close order drill and exercise portion of STAR Program which occurs at Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center located at 2025 N. Akron, Lubbock, Texas 79415 before and after school. Students from LISD enrolled in STAR IV, who are court ordered to participate, will receive their class room instruction at LCJJC. STAR Inter -Local Agreement-FY21 3.32 On non -school days (Saturdays, Sundays, and possibly some holidays) children may perform community service work as designated, or instructed by the Supervisor. 3.4 Once the court ordered participant has completed the STAR Program, the Supervisor and assigned probation officer will meet with the child and his/her parents to determine a supervision plan for the remainder of the period of probation. LISD and COUNTY representatives will continue to work with the child to assist the child in maintaining the self- discipline and appropriate behaviors learned during the twelve week aftercare program. 3.5 LISD and COUNTY both acknowledge and understand providing services to juveniles involved in criminal justice proceedings subjects the personal and professional conduct of employees of both entities to a higher level of scrutiny than it would otherwise in a private setting. Both LISD and COUNTY understand that any personal or professional conduct of employees of either party that reflects poorly on the credibility or professional opinion of any employee of LISD and/or COUNTY may be required to be disclosed to the Court handling the juvenile's case and/or attorneys or prosecutors involved in legal proceedings. Parents will be encouraged to participate in the programming provided by COUNTY and/or LISD which includes classes on parenting, communications, etc. IV. TERMINATION 4.1 This Agreement may be terminated by mutual agreement of LISD, CITY, AND COUNTY, at any time upon the giving of a thirty (30) day written notice of intent to terminate. Mutual agreement is defined as parties consenting in writing to the unconditional dissolution of the Inter -Local Agreement. All notices shall be in writing and sent by registered or certified mail addressed as follows: TO LISD: Superintendent LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1628 191h Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 TO CITY: City Manager CITY OF LUBBOCK 1625 131h Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 TO COUNTY: County Judge LUBBOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE P.O. Box 10536 Lubbock, Texas 79408 V. VENUE 5.1 Venue will be in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. STAR Inter -local Agreement-FY21 LUBBOCK CITY OF LUBBOCK By: Dan Pope, Mayor Date: August 25, 2020 LUBBOCK COUNTY By; Curtis Parrish, County Judge Date: B/fq_T LUBBOCK COUNTY JUVE� L P BOA By: u n R yes, Juvenile Board Chairman District Judge !/ Date: as to form: NYarlise Boyles Civil Division, (Lubbock Criminal District Attorne STAR Inter -Local Agreemcnl-FY21 Lubbock Municipal Judge