HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 SLESF 12-16-02AGENDA REPORT
NO. 1
12-16-02
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2002
TO:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT:
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. Ever increasing
demands for service and technology advancements require specialized training and
equipment in order to effectively manage crime scenes and collect evidence for
prosecution in court. We are proposing that $50,000.00 of this year's allocation of AB
3229 proceeds, totaling $137,294.00, be utilized to add two additional Police Services
Officers assigned to the Crime Scene Investigation Unit of the Police Department. The
remaining funds would be used to partially fund the City's Gang Unit, also assigned to
the Police Department. The Bill requires both a public hearing and a special fund for
these monies.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Open and close a Public Hearing.
,
Authorize City Staff to amend the City's Classification and Compensation Plan(s)
to add 2.0 Police Services Officers.
3. Appropriate $50,000.00 from the un-appropriated reserves of the General fund.
,
Approve the use of $50,000.00 of the current year's proceeds from AB 3229 to
transfer to the General Fund for the addition of new personnel.
.
Approve the balance of AB 3229 proceeds be transferred to the General Fund to
partially offset the annual expense of the City's Gang Unit.
,
Adopt Resolution 02-123 amending the City's Classification by an increase of two
Police Services Officers.
Mr. William A. Huston, City Manager
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)
December 16, 2002
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FISCAL IMPACT
$50,000.00 appropriated from the General Fund for partial, mid-year funding.
BACKGROUND
Since its inception, the COPS/SLESF grant programs have been used to partially fund
our Gang Unit and anti-crime prevention programs. We recommend that this partial
allocation of funds continue. Additionally, with the delivery of the Police Department's
Crime Scene Investigation Vehicle, we would recommend that we add two (2) Police
Services Officers assigned directly to the investigation of crime scenes, collection of
evidence and subsequent court testimony. The Crime Scene Investigation Unit will
relieve police officers in the field of this responsibility, making them more available for
calls for service and other public safety related duties.
As required, the Public Hearing Notice was published November 21, 2002.
STEVE FOSTER
Chief of Police
SF:et
Attachment
RESOLUTION NO. 02-123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Classification Plan in 1984 by
adopting Resolution No. 84-63; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has amended its Classification and
Compensation Plans when appropriate;
WHEREAS, it is now desirable to revise and update the City's
Classification Plan;
WHEREAS, the City now desires to increase its Classification Plan
by two Police Services Officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California does hereby resolve that the Classification and Compensation
Plans of the City of Tustin, dated August 20, 1984, as previously
amended, is hereby increased by two Police Services Officers.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council
held on the 16th day of December, 2002.
JEFFREY M.THOMAS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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City of Tustin
RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
RESOLUTION NO. 02-123
I, PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, hereby certifies that the whole number of the members of the City
Council of the City of Tustin is five; and that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 02-
123 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 16th day of
December, 2002, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
Pamela Stoker, City Clerk