HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)Affil%bh AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
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DECEMBER 3, 2013
JEFFREY C. PARKER, CITY MANAGER
Agenda Item Z
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director /A
CHARLES F. CELANO, JR., INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)
SUMMARY
In 1996, AB 3229 established the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant
program. Proceeds from the program can only be used for front line law enforcement
services that may include the purchase of new equipment, hiring of additional
personnel and increasing the opportunity for training of safety personnel. For FY
2013/2014, we have been notified that the Police Department is estimated to receive
$100,000 in SLESF funding. The allocation for SLESF /COPS grant funds for all law
enforcement agencies is being coordinated through the Orange County Sheriffs
Department. All agencies have been directed to move forward with expenditure
authorization while waiting for the final grant amounts to be determined.
The Police Department is proposing that this year's allocation be used to staff the
Crime Analyst position for an eighth consecutive year. Money remaining after funding
this position, if any, will be applied to crime analysis software licensing and upgrades.
In addition, there is carry-over money from the last two fiscal years. It is
recommended that the money be used to purchase ATACRAIDS software for the
Crime Analyst. This bill requires both a public hearing and a special fund established
for these monies.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open and close a Public Hearing:
2. Authorize usage of the funds as recommended by the Police Department;
3. Authorize the Interim Chief of Police to sign all documents related to SLESF
program.
4. Appropriate from unappropriated reserves of the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (Fund 136) in the amount of $27,400.00 for the
acquisition of a five -year contract for ATACRAIDS software for the Crime
Analyst.
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)
December 3, 2013
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff has been contacted by the County Grant Coordinator and advised to expect a
distribution equal to last year's expected amount, indicating there will be $100,000.00
in funding. Exact amounts have not been determined by the County at this time.
In addition to this year's funding, the Police Department has carry-over funding from
the previous years of 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 in the amount of $26,145.62.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
The proposal supports the implementation of Goal B: Public Safety and Protection of
Assets: Ensure Tustin is an attractive, safe and well- maintained community in which
people feel pride.
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
Since the inception, SLESF /COPS program funding has been used to fund personnel,
provide for anti -crime prevention programs, and to purchase new technology for
general law enforcement purposes. It is the intent of the Police Department to
continue the funding of the extremely critical position of Crime Analyst. With the recent
influx of AB 109 population, the Crime Analyst plays an important part in monitoring
this specific group. The position of Crime Analyst has been funded by SLESF for the
past seven years.
Funding will be distributed in four installment payments. While this program remains
unstable due to the state's budget issues, the commitment to $100,000 in grant
funding is being funded through Vehicle License Fees.
Per Finance Department estimates, the FY 2013/2014 costs to fund the Crime Analyst
position will be $98,000.00. If, in fact, funding in excess of this amount is received,
expenditure intent would be to devote these funds to keeping crime analysis software
licensing fees current, and obtain any upgrades necessary to the keep the position
state of the art.
CHARS . CELANO, JR.
rim Chief of Police
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MARY M NOVOTNY
Field Su port Division Manager