HomeMy WebLinkAbout1E OCRCITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 25, 2021 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: ACCEPT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
ACCOUNT (SLESA) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND
APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION.
FROM:
BY:
SUMMARY
David H. Ready, City Manager
Police Department
Each year the Palm Springs Police Department receives funding from the State of
California to supplement the Department's budget. The City will receive $100,000 for
Fiscal Year 2020-2021. No matching funds are required to obtain these funds. The use
of the SLESA funds is only for front-line, municipal police services and should
supplement, not supplant current front-line law enforcement services.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Services Account
Grant (SLESA) and Expenditure Plan.
2. Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the appropriation.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Palm Springs Police Department annually receives funds from the State to
supplement the Department's budget. These funds are distributed to law enforcement
agencies throughout Riverside County.
The City has been awarded $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The SLESA Grant
funding can be spent for_ a variety of law enforcement expe~ditures as long as they are
used for frontline municipal police services.
The funds will be used to purchase new equipment such as computers and hardware
and software programs. The funds will also be used to purchase officer safety
equipment and accessories.
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2City Council Staff Report February 25, 2021 Page 2 Accept SLESA Grant Funding This request is to meet the requirements of SB 823 enacted in April of 2002. The bill amended Government Code Sections 30061 and 30063, requiring City Councils to appropriate the funds exclusively for law enforcement. FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. No matching funds are required to obtain this additional grant funding. /2~ ~~~ Bryan Re David H. Ready, E;.: Chief of Police City Manager Attachments: 1) Expenditure Plan
3City: Supplement Law Enforcement Services Account Expenditure Plan FY 20/21 Palm Springs Beginning Fund Balance $27,139.70 Prior Year Allocation $100,000.00 Received in Current Year Current Year Allocation $100,000.00 Expenditures Planned Salaries and Benefits Services and Supplies Equipment $100,000.00 Administrative Overhead Total Planned Expenditures $100,000.00 Date approved by the City Council: The City Manager here certifies that the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Plan was Submitted to the City Council and approved as listed. City Manager Date Please provide the name of a contact person if there are any questions: Melissa Desmarais 760-323-8128 Name Contact Number