HomeMy WebLinkAbout21 P.D. SPECIAL ENFORC 06-17-96DATE:
JUNE17,1996
NO. 21
6-17-96
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER ~
Sunzmar3r
At its June lO, 1996, Budget Workshop, the CiOr Council oUscussed creation of a
Sloedia] Enforcement DetaJ] to target gang acff~fty. TJu's agenda item
authorize appropz~ation of funds to cover the overtime costs.
Recommendation
That the City Council authorize $20,000 for overtime costs to be incurred in creation
of the Special Enforcement Detail for a period of six months. It is also recommended
that the required funds be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve until the
City receives funding through the Federal Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
program.
Fiscal Impact
Projected costs for six months are $20,000. The City is eligible to receive
approximately $43,000 in fiscal year 1996-97 through the above-referenced grant
program. The funds could be received by September 1996. Until receipt of the
funds, the overtime costs will be charged to the General Fund.
Discussion
At its June 10, 1996, Budget Workshop, the City Council discussed creation of a
Special Enforcement Detail to target gang activity. The City Manager recommended
that such a unit be created for six months with existing personnel through authorized
overtime. At the end of six months, staff will submit a report to the City Council on
the effectiveness of this'approach and any recommended modifications.