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CITY OF SAN LUIS O B I S P O
FROM: Deborah Linden, Chief of Police
Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR 2010-11 CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving an expenditure plan for $100,000 from the 2010-11
California Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to continue funding
the salary and benefits for a Police Department Communications Technician.
DISCUSSION
The California Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) program, also
known as the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant, has provided annual
funding to cities for the delivery of front line law enforcement services that are not
already funded (or are under funded) by the local jurisdiction. State law requires that
these funds be appropriated pursuant to a written request from the Chief of Police to the
City Council and the request must be considered separate and apart from any proposed
law enforcement allocations from the City's General Fund. The SLESF program requires
the City Council approve the use of funds at a formally noticed public hearing.
The Police Department has been receiving SLESF funds for over ten years. Since 2008,
the Council has authorized the use of the SLESF appropriation to partially fund an
existing Communications Technician position. Staff recommends this year's allocation be
used to fund the same position.
Communications Technicians (dispatchers) provide direct and critical law enforcement
services to the public by receiving 9-1-1 calls and other requests for assistance and by
dispatching police and fire units within the City. The total annual cost for the
Communications Technician position is approximately $112,942 for salary and benefits.
The SLESF funding will offset $100,000 of this cost. The remainder has already been
allocated from the General Fund in the Police Department's 2010-11 budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $100,000 SLESF revenue was accurately reflected in the Police revenue projections
for FY 2010-11. Both the SLESF revenue and the additional General Fund allocation for
the Communications Technician position are reflected in the approved 2010-11 City
budget.
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2009-10 SLESF Expenditure Plan Page 2
Funding Funding Salary` and ,
Amount.: Percentage Bene 1•ts.
Funding Sources
2010-11 SLESF COPS Grant Funds $100,000 87.06%
City General Fund Contributions $12,942 12.94%
Public Safety Personnel Costs
Police Communications Technician $112,942
Total $11279 42 1 100% $1129942
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not approve the use of 2010-11 SLESF funds for this position. This alternative
is not recommended. The SLESF funds are allocated by the State to local
jurisdictions for the provision of front-line law enforcement services. The use of
the allocation for the continued funding of a Communications Technician fulfills
this purpose in a cost effective manner. This position performs critical services
within the Police Department and in the community.
2. Utilize the SLESF funds for another law enforcement purpose. Council could
direct staff to explore other uses for the State funds, such as other police positions.
Staff does not recommend changing the use of the SLESF funds at this time. The
Communications Technician funded by the SLESF program performs valuable
and necessary services and the loss of this position would create significant
workload and scheduling challenges for the Police Department. One other
Communications Technician position is already being held vacant due to recent
budget reductions and the loss of another position would be extremely difficult to
mitigate.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution approving expenditure plan for$100,000 from the California SLESF COPS
program for continued funding of a public safety personnel position.
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ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. (2010 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF $100,000 FROM THE 2010-11 STATE
BUDGET TO CONTINUE FUNDING PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
WHEREAS,the adoption of the 2010-11 State budget,includes continuation of
AB 1913 which established the Supplemental Local Law Enforcement Fund; and
WHEREAS, AB 1913 appropriated$100 million to supplement local law
enforcement budgets; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has been allocated$100,000 from the
2010-11 California State budget as granted under AB 1913; and
WHEREAS, the funds may be applied to projects and front line municipal police
services which are in existing budgets but are under-funded; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 19, 2010, to receive public
input on the recommendations for the use of these funds;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo approves the expenditure of$100,000 as received from the 2010-11
California State budget to assist in funding Public Safety personnel, and authorizes the
Chief of Police to execute any grant related documents.
Upon motion of , seconded by , and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 72010.
ATTEST:
Elaina Cano Mayor David F. Romero
City Clerk
APPROVED AS T RM:
stine Dietrick
City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Information re: Item PH2 as requested by Mayor Dave Romero
October 19, 2010 Council Meeting
The Council Agenda Report for the California Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
Expenditure Plan includes the following chart which identifies funding sources for personnel
costs covered by the grant and the City's General Fund for a Communications Technician for
2010-11. The column titled Funding Percentage contains an incorrect calculation.
Funding Funding Salary and
Amount.. Percentage Bene us
Funding Sources
2010-11 SLESF COPS Grant Funds $100,000 87.06%
City General Fund Contributions $12,942 12.94%
Public Safety Personnel Costs
Police Communications Technician $112,942
Total $1129942 100% $112,942
Below is the corrected chart:
Funding Funding Salary and
Amount_ Percentage Bene s
Funding Source's "
2010-11 SLESF COPS Grant Funds $100,000 88.54%
City General Fund Contributions $12,942 11.46%
Public Safety Personnel Costs
Police Communications Technician $112,942
Total $112,942 100% 1 $112,942
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