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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Deborah Linden, Chief of Poliel Dl'
Prepared By: Melissa Ellsworth, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR 2009-10 CALIFORNIA SUPPLEMENTAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving an expenditure plan for $100,000 from the FY 2009-10
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 General Fund.
The Police Department has been receiving SLESF funds for over nine years. In years past
this annual funding was used to partially fund a Field Services Technician position and a
Communications Technician position. In 2008, the Council approved the use of the
SLESF appropriation to partially fund an existing Communications Technician position..
Staff recommends this year's allocation be used to continue funding for the
Communications Technician position.
Communications Technicians (dispatchers) provide direct law enforcement services to
the public. The total annual cost for the position is approximately $113,098 for salary
and benefits. The SLESF funding will offset $100,000 of this cost with the remainder
allocated from the General Fund. The SLESF program requires the City Council approve
the use of funds at a formally noticed public hearing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $100,000 SLESF revenue was accurately reflected in the Police revenue projections
for FY 2009-10. Both the SLESF revenue and the additional General Fund allocation for
the Communications Technician position are reflected in the approved 2009-10 City
budget.
2009-10 SLESF Expenditure Plan - Page 2
Funding Funding Salary and
Amount Percentage Benefits
Funding Sources
2009-10 SLESF COPS Grant Funds $100,000 88.42%
City General Fund Contributions $13,098 11.58%
Public Safety Personnel Costs
Police Communications Technician $113,098
Total $1139098 100% $1139098
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not approve the use of 2009-10 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.
ATTACHMENT
Resolution approving expenditure plan for$100,000 from the California SLESF COPS
program for continued funding of a public safety personnel position.
TACouncil Agenda ReportsTolice CARM0MAR SLESF 09-10grant agenda.doc
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ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO. (2009 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE OF$100,000 FROM THE 2009-10 STATE
BUDGET TO CONTINUE FUNDING PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
WHEREAS,the adoption of the 2009-10 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
2009-10 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 December 1, 2009, 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 2009-10
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 2009.
ATTEST:
Elaina Cano Mayor David F. Romero
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jo6atP. Lowell
City Attorney
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