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Staff Report for a Resolution to Appropriate Supplemental Law Enforcement Services ("Frontline") Funds in the Amount of $211,000 for Police Equipment and Projects in 2017-2018
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a resolution to appropriate Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLESF) funds from fund balance to purchase necessary police equipment and fund projects in Fiscal Year 2017-18.
BACKGROUND
Every year, the Police Department receives approximately $150,000 in state grant funding specifically designated for frontline law enforcement activities and equipment. In addition, the Police Department did not spend all of its FY2016-17 grant funding and must do so by the end of Fiscal Year 2017-18. The Police Department provides below certain equipment and employee wellness projects it seeks to fund with money from the SLESF Fund Balance and monies granted to the department this fiscal year. The projects below all comply with the grant requirements related to the use of these special funds.
Equipment Funding
1. $50,000 to replace bullet-resistant vests nearing the end of their usefulness;
2. $25,000 to purchase storage containers that will properly secure all patrol firearms near the SLPD Range;
3. $15,000 for K9 unit expenses, including possible replacement of a K9, POST K9 handler training, and related patrol K9 equipment;
$90,000 Equipment-related appropriation requested
Technology Funding
1. $60,000 to develop a software solution to replace an existing stand-alone records search program connected to the current Police computer system--New World Systems;
2. $30,000 for miscellaneous technology costs and upgrades, including digital storage upgrades to the SLPD Jail van video camera system, software maintenance renewals, and cellular phone hardware and associated data plan costs for Tactical Dispatch;
$90,000 Technology-related appropriation requested
Employee Wellness Funding
1. $25,000 to imp...
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