File #: RES 2023-004    Name: LETF - SRO Salaries
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/8/2022 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 1/12/2023 Final action: 1/12/2023
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS' SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023.
Sponsors: Police Department
Indexes: Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Police, Resolution, School Resource Officer
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2023-004-LETF Request-SRO Salaries, 2. BACKUP-LETF Request Memo-SRO Salaries

AGENDA ITEM REPORT

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS (LETF) IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023.

 

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BACKGROUND:

The City is committed to protecting its residents, visitors, and property and creating a safe environment for all who live in, work in, or visit our community. The City is also committed to retaining a high-quality workforce and ensuring public safety. Utilizing LETF funds to help fund the salaries of School Resource Officers (SROs) to provide safety and peace of mind for school staff, students, and their families helps solidify these commitments.

DISCUSSION:

Please see the attached memo from Police Chief Albert (Butch) Arenal to City Manager Karen Brooks, explaining the request to help fund the salaries of SROs in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000).

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

REVENUES:                                          $ 0

EXPENDITURES:                     $ 100,000

BUDGETED?                                          Yes

NOTES:                     Funding available in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund Justice Account #6261 to cover this request.