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EMERGENCY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (“BOCC”) OF PITKIN
COUNTY, COLORADO, AUTHORIZING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
TOAN OF BASALT, CONCERNING THE PROVISION
OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BY THE PITKIN
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITHIN THE TOWN OF
BASALT
RESOLUTION NO. 115-2025
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.8.3 (Actions) of the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter
(“HRC”) official action by formal resolution shall be required for all actions of the Board of
County Commissioners (“BOCC”) not requiring ordinance power on matters of significant
importance affecting citizens, and;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.8.5 of the HRC the Board is authorized to approve
Emergency Resolutions, which shall become effective immediately upon adoption, and;
WHEREAS, Sheriff Buglione prioritizes School Resource Officer (“SRO”) presence in all
Pitkin County schools, and recognizes the reassignment of the Basalt Police Department
(“BPD”) SRO during the 2025–2026 school year creates an immediate gap in school safety
and youth engagement; and;
WHEREAS, to facilitate the return of the BPD SRO to school campuses and to ensure
continuity of public safety services within the Town of Basalt, the Pitkin County Sheriff’s
Office (“PCSO”) will provide patrol coverage within the Town of Basalt during mutual
agreed upon hours; and;
WHEREAS, the County and the Town of Basalt, consistent with the authority granted
under Article XIV, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 29-1-201 et seq.
and 30-11-410(2), have collaboratively developed an Intergovernmental Agreement
(“IGA”) authorizing PCSO deputies to provide law enforcement services within the Town;
and;
WHEREAS, the IGA establishes staffing coordination, supervision, reporting processes,
cost reimbursement at a fully-burdened rate of $125/hour, and operational guidelines for
patrol services provided from the date of execution through June 30, 2026, coinciding with
the 2025–2026 academic school year; and;
WHEREAS, the Basalt Police Department and Town of Basalt leadership have
demonstrated commendable cooperation in seeking solutions to maintain law enforcement
capacity while preserving school safety; and;
WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that authorizing the IGA is necessary for the immediate
preservation of public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring uninterrupted law
enforcement coverage in the Town of Basalt and restoring an SRO presence within Basalt
schools; and;
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Resolution No. 115-2026
WHEREAS, the BOCC approved this Emergency Resolution at their regular meeting on
December 17, 2025, and;
WHEREAS, the BOCC after a duly noticed public hearing, confirmed approval of this
Emergency Resolution at their regular meeting on January 14, 2026, and;
WHEREAS, the BOCC finds that approval of this resolution is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pitkin County and
therefore declares this Resolution to be effective immediately pursuant to the HRC Section
2.8.5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Pitkin County, Colorado that it hereby adopts an Emergency Resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement Concerning the Provision of Law Enforcement Services By The Pitkin County
Sheriff’s Office Within The Town of Basalt and authorizes the Chair to sign the Resolution
and upon the satisfaction of the County Attorney as to form, execute any other associated
documents necessary to complete this matter.