Agenda Item Title:
Authorize Mayor and Finance Officer to Sign Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rapid City and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Regarding IGNITE Community Work Program
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
City Council Hearing Date:
03/18/2024
Petitioner:
Pennington County Sheriff
Staff Contact:
Mayor Jason Salamun
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller announced the creation of the IGNITE Program in late 2023. This effort is designed to add accountability to offenders and reduce recidivism. One component is a Community Work Program housed within the Care Campus. These sentenced offenders will work in the community while receiving IGNITE services such as substance abuse counseling, job skills training, and the ability for job placement upon completion of their sentence. They will be supervised directly by the county and work on buildings and grounds projects during the week, including on Rapid City properties and projects. The Sheriff approached the Mayor and requested that the City partner with his office to help support this program. Mayor Salamun identified public safety as one of his priorities and included funding for this program as part of the City’s 2024 budget. He specifically highlighted the IGNITE Program in the City’s Budget book and his budget presentation to the City Council. The request for funding is for $150,000/year for the next two years with quarterly updates provided by the Pennington County Sheriff.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
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Funding Source & Fiscal Impact Notes:
During the adoption of the City’s 2024 budget the Council approved the inclusion of $150,000 to help fund this program. If the Council approves this MOU, the Mayor will include the same amount in the budget for 2025.
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve