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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2011 - STAFF REPORTS - 2K �o pALM SA9 iy V N 1 n�# fOM0R1iE0 » C441FORN`P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: December 14, 2011 Consent Calendar SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS (SLESF) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE PLAN AND APPROPRIATION FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Police Department and Department of Finance and Treasury SUMMARY Each year the Palm Springs Police Department receives funding from the State of California to supplement the Department's budget. This year the City will receive $100,000. No matching funds are required to obtain these funds. The funds will be used to purchase new computer components and technology and communications equipment, including hardware, program software, support services and other equipment essential to installation, use and maintenance of the equipment and software. Funds will also be allocated to cover costs associated with the training of two new canines (K-9) and their handlers. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Accept the State of California Supplemental Enforcement Funds Grant (SLESF) and Expenditure Plan 2. Direct the Director of Finance/City Treasurer to fund the appropriation 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any documents to effectuate the acceptance of the Grant STAFF ANALYSIS: The Palm Springs Police Department annually receives funds from the State to supplement the Department's budget. These funds are distributed through Riverside County. imi NO. oT The City has been awarded $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2011- 2012. The SLEFS Grant is a two year grant and can be spent for a variety of law enforcement expenditures as long as they are for "frontline municipal police services". It is proposed that $9,125 of these funds will be used for the K-9 program to cover the costs associated with training of two new canines and their handlers. The remainder of the funds ($90,875) will be used to purchase new computer components, technology, and communications equipment, including hardware, program software, and other technology based equipment. This request is to meet the requirements of SIB 823, enacted in April 2002. The bill amended Government Code Sections 30061 and 30063, requiring City Councils to appropriate the funds exclusively for law enforcement. FISCAL IMPACT: This will have no impact on the General Fund. There are no matching funds required. Alberto Fran I, C;6 of Police Geoff , Director of Finance and Treasurer l David H. Ready, City r Attachments: Expenditure Plan 02 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Expenditure Plan FY 2011-2012 City: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, PALM SPRINGS, CA' Beginning Fund Balance current Year Allocation @011-20I2 Expenditure Planned Salaries and Benefits Services and Supplies 9,125 Equipment 90,875 Administrative Overhead Total Planned Expenditures 100 000 Date approved by the City Council: December 14, 2011 The City Manager herby 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: Alberto' III 760-323-8126 Name Comact Number Riverside County SLESF Oversight Committee - City2012 Expenditure Plan form 03