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CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
e CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 17,1996
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Proposed expenditure of Federal Grant Money
regarding Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS). Report
prepared by: Jim Rose, Police Chief
EXHffiITS ATTACHED:
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DESCRIPTION:
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Open Public Hearing
Receive Staff Report
Receive Public Input
Close Public Hearing
Deliberate
Approve Staff Recommendation to fund an additional patrol officer
position for 8 months to provide additional bike patrol and crime
prevention.
Under the COPS Program, the City of Dublin will receive a funding
allocation of approximately $61,136 for the Fiscal Year 1996-97, to
be used for supplemental front line municipal police services.
Funding for this position as proposed would require no money from
the General Fund.
At the August 13, 1996 City Council meeting, Council received a
staff report regarding the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Program.
The COPS Program is established as an ongoing program ~o.. supplement front line law enforcement
services. The program has been funded by the State for the Fiscal Year 1996-97; however, it requires an
annual appropriation for continued funding. Accordingly, at the current time, it is difficult to rely on this
program for ongoing support of municipal police services.
Funding allocated through the COPS Program can be used only for front line municipal police services,
which, by definition, include anti-gang and commWlity crime prevention programs. Administrative
overhead costs are specifically limited to 0.5% of the total allocation. Capital expenditures are acceptable
if they directly support front line police services.
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The Finance Department has e ted the City will receive approxima 61,136. Staffhas prepared
the following information on thtsitiOn of Crime Prevention Officer fo review by the City Council,
Implementing the new deputy position as the Crime Prevention Officer will provide the following .
services:
1. Additional bike patrol
2. Expand Neighborhood Watch
3. Ability to present more Crime Prevention programs
Examples of the work that may be assigned to the Crime Prevention Officer include:
1. Bicycle Patrol- Currently Dublin Police Services has six trained Bicycle Patrol Officers operating on
an as needed basis and indirectly supervised by a Detective Sergeant. Implementing the new Crime
Prevention position will provide for a person to conduct bicycle patrol on a regular basis and be
assigned as needed to targeted areas.
2. More citizen contact to involve residents within the community in Crime Prevention Awareness and
Techniques. .
3. Work with the existing Crime Prevention Unit, to expand Crime Prevention Programs offered to the
community. The Crime Prevention Unit currently consists of an Officer of Deputy rank and a civilian
City employee.
The Alameda County Sheriff s Department which provides police services under contract has indicated .
an officer will be available on November 1, 1996. The following budget is based on that time frame.
Monthly Cost
One Officer (total per month)
Leased vehicle ($400/mo.)
Fuel (IOO/mo.)
Total Cost/Month
$ 6,601
400
100
$ 7,101
X 8 months
Subtotal ' $56, 808
One Time Cost
Hand held Radio (portable 800mhz)
Office supplies
Communications
Furniture and equipment
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1,700
150
150
2.328
Subtotal
TOTAL
$ 4.328
$61,136
Should funding be discontinued in the 1997-98 fiscal year, this position could be assimilated into patrol
for East Dublin.
Staff recommends the City Council conduct public hearing to consider the City ManagerIPolice Chief s
recommendation for expenditure of the City of Dublin's allocation of COPS funding for the Fiscal Year
1996-97.
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