To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office
Prepared By:
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Alex Nelson, Management Analyst I, Commissioners’ Office
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Subject:
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Resolution to Adopt the Secure Transportation Policy
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The Board of County Commissioners is requested to adopt the Secure Transportation Policy for Arapahoe County, as required by HB 21-1085.
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Background and Discussion: In 2021, the Colorado General Assembly passed HB 21-1085, Secure Transportation Behavioral Health Crisis (bill language attached) to develop a program for secure, non-ambulance transportation for people experiencing mental health crises. Each county in Colorado is required to implement a secure transportation licensing program by January 1, 2023. The county programs must include:
• A process for issuing secure transportation licenses and individual vehicle permits
• A complaint process
• A denial, revocation or suspension process
• Data collection and reporting requirements
• Staffing requirements
• Clinical, medical and operating standards and procedures
• Client rights
• A quality management program
Office of Emergency Management staff prepared the draft policy, consisting of a $125 fee per vehicle permit and delegating authority to the Office of Emergency Management consistent with the County’s current ambulance licensing practices. Staff presented it to the Board of County Commissioners at a November 28, 2022, study session (study session link attached). The Board did not have any revisions to the policy as presented.
Fiscal Impact: There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with adopting the secure transportation licensing materials. If the fee is approved as presented, each licensee would pay the County $125 per vehicle permit.
Alternatives: The Board of County Commissioners could decide to modify the policy.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☐Be community focused
Concurrence: Office of Emergency Management, Commissioners’ Office and County Attorney’s Office staff recommend adopting the policy as presented.
Resolution: Attached is a copy of the draft resolution.