Ordinance 1608 - Drug or Alcohol Treatment CourtORDINANCE NO. 1 608
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE KALISPELL MUNICIPAL COURT TO
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A MUNICIPAL DRUG OR ALCOHOL TREATMENT
COURT, AND AUTHORIZING- THE MUNICIPAL COURT TO PROPOSE FEES FOR
PARTICIPATION, RECEIVE GRANTS OR DONATIONS FOR OPERATION, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, promoting a high quality of life for citizens of the City of Kalispell is a matter of
primary concern for the Kalispell City Council; and,
WHEREAS, criminal offenses committed by substance -dependent offenders is a threat to the
maintenance of a high quality of life for citizens of Kalispell; and,
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council is interested in promoting innovative and cost-effective
solutions to the problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse by its residents;
and,
WHEREAS, national studies have shown that Drug and Alcohol Treatment Courts are an effective
and cost -saving approach to reducing substance abuse by participants; and,
WHEREAS, the Kalispell Municipal Court is willing and able to implement and operate a Drug
and Alcohol Treatment Court within the City of Kalispell for the purpose of
supervising non-violent criminal offenders in the City with a history of substance
abuse problems and assisting them with their recovery from addiction;
Now THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY of
KALISPELL, MONTANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
A) The Kalispell Municipal Court may establish a Drug or Alcohol Treatment
Court in the City of Kalispell and, if established, may set rules for operation
of the Treatment Court.
B) The Kalispell Municipal Court may propose fees to be charged to participants
in the Treatment Court program, which shall be set by resolution of the City
Council.
C) If established, the Kalispell Municipal Treatment Court is authorized to seek
funding for its operation, is authorized to apply for any available grant
funding, and may accept donations from individuals or businesses for its
operation.
SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of
its final passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNET] BY THE MAYOR. OF THE
CITY OF I ALISPELL, THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE, 2007.
Pamela B. Ken edy
Mayor 7n.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk