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RESOLUTION of the City of San Leandro City Council Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with The Matrix Consulting Group to develop a San Leandro Police Department Needs Assessment, in an amount not to exceed $86,500; and to negotiate and approve contract amendments up to a cumulative value not to exceed 10% ($8,650.00) of the original contract amount.
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WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro solicited qualified proposals for professional firms to conduct a staffing needs assessment for the San Leandro Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this study is to assess the department's current and future needs and make recommendations that will help resolve any staffing challenges; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends The Matrix Consulting Group, which will work alongside members of the San Leandro Police Department, to identify the City's staff challenges; to explore alternative approaches in responding to calls for service, especially crisis calls, while involving community input in creating a staffing model that meets the needs of the San Leandro community and the San Leandro Police Department; and
WHEREAS, in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Adopted Budget, up to $150,000 is budgeted for a police staffing study out of the Asset Forfeiture Fund (Account number 146-21-017-5890).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of San Leandro City Council RESOLVES as follows:
That the contract for a not to exceed amount of $86,500.00 is approved, staff is authorized to negotiate contract amendments up to 10% of the original contract amount, and the City Manager is authorized to execute said contract and all other documents related to entering a contract with The Matrix Consulting Group.