HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1996 1016 CC REG ITEM 10MITEM'
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Richard Hare, Deputy City Mange
DATE: October 10, 1996 (Meeting 10/16/96)
SUBJECT: Consider Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Funding (SLESF)Appropriation
Overview
The City has received $64,578 as this year's SLESF grant from the State of California. This grant
is part of a $100 million dollar transfer of funds from the state to local governments to offset the
local government revenues to balance the state budget which occurred over the last five years. It
is estimated that the City has lost two million dollars in revenues during this period.
Council member Eloise Brown and Council member Patrick Hunter were appointed by the City
Council to hold a public forum as the ad hoc COPS Committee (Citizens Option for Public Safety)
and to receive public input regarding the use of the grant. The Moorpark Police Department has
submitted several requests for use of the funds ranging from additional non -sworn personnel to
equipment. Additionally, the Police Department requested video cameras for each patrol car (3),
telephone system enhancements and a motorcycle at the forum. The Committee reviewed the
requests and developed a recommendation for funding.
Background
The State of California has authorized $100 million for supplemental law enforcement services
funding. This is part of a state initiative known as Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS). The
authorizing legislation was AB 3229 (Brulte). The primary purpose of the funding is to enhance or
increase front line police services. The funding is split between the County District Attorney's
Office receiving 12.5% , Sheriff's Department Detention Services receiving 12.5% and the
remaining 75% split between the cities and unincorporated areas. Moorpark has received $64,578
based on the city's population.
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Beget Amendment
The funds will be segregated in our accounting system and identified for their restricted purpose as
SLESF project number 5026. This new revenue and the related expenditures will require an
amendment of the budget. The amending resolution is attached for approval.
Committee Recommendation for Funding
Video Cameras $4,500
Three patrol units would be equipped with video cameras to record arrests, traffic
accident scenes and other related incidents.
Motorcycle $23,078
An additional motorcycle giving the City the ability to have both traffic enforcement
officers deployed on motorcycles. The cost includes the purchase of the motorcycle,
its equipment and accessories as well as maintenance and fuel for the first year.
Computer Upgrades $17,000
This includes the upgrades to computers beyond the upgrades currently planned for
this fiscal year.
Community Services $3,800
Supplies and equipment to enhance presentations to community groups and the
general public which would include computer accessories, digital camera, 35 mm
camera and related equipment.
Light Bar Arrow Boards $1,800
Arrow boards which can be attached to the patrol units' light bars to provide
direction to motorists driving up on to an accident or traffic stop.
Telephone System Enhancements $14,400
Currently, each unit is equipped with a cellular phone and the CSO relies on fax
communications in outreach to the public. A fax broadcast system would greatly
decrease the time required to send out fax messages and an emergency phone
broadcast system would reduce the time required to get messages to units,
businesses, emergency volunteers and the public. Included with this request is the
placement of fax machines at the Moorpark Police Offices and at the Resource
Center.
Recommendation:
Approve the Committee recommendation for funding as presented in this report and approve
Resolution 96 -_ amending the budget accordingly.
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