HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 LAW ENF BLOCK GRANT 10-07-02AGENDA REPORT
NO. 3
10-07-02
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MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2002 R = 5 ~
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
SUMMARY
The Omnibus Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1999 (Public Law 105-119) authorizes
the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to make funds available to local
government under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) programs for
reducing crime and improving public safety. The Police Department proposes using the
2002- 03 LLEBG funds to purchase an upgraded CCTV video system to monitor
interior facilities and holding cell/sallyport activities. This system will also allow for
added security to our front desk and parking lot areas.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Open and close a Public Hearing.
2. Authorize usage of funds as recommended by the Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
A fiscal impact in the amount of $7,459. The Grant award in the amount of $67,134
does require a matching amount of $7,459.
BACKGROUND
This year the Police Department is looking to enhance the internal and external security
systems of the police building. Currently, Orange County Probation, State of California
Parole, Tustin Unified School District S.A.R.B., and Orange County Central Court utilize
our department as a meeting place for probationers, parolees, truants, and parties
unable to meet in uncontrolled environments related to child custody exchanges.
We also have eight (8) temporary, four-hour maximum, holding cells and an in-custody
processing area.
The current closed-circuit video monitoring system is both outdated and provides less
than adequate coverage from both a security and liability standpoint.
William A. Huston, City Manager
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program
October 7, 2002
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Litigation and security issues appear daily from local and national media sources,
especially since September 11, 2001. Our request in this area is to maintain a proactive
position and provide adequate monitoring of activities and persons within our facility.
On or about August 29, 2002 a meeting of the non-binding Advisory Board, as required
by the Grant, was held. The Advisory Board supported the purpose as outlined by the
Police Department for expenditure of the funds.
STEVE FOSTER
Chief of Police
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