REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 9, 2014
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: ROBERT A. NEVAREZ, Deputy Chief
Police Department
SUBJECT:
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Approval for a two-year contract between Fresno City College and the City of Fresno for contract instruction, assessment services and training credit
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a two-year contract between Fresno City College and the Fresno Police Department for contract instruction, training credit and assessment services. This two-year contract will authorize a $3.50 fee per instructional hour per student received from Fresno City College.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno City College Police Academy has served as the Police Department's contracted instructor since 1997, providing training credit for employees. Pursuant to Section 3, subpart "a" of the Master Agreement, the parties wish to continue the agreement for two additional years and maintain the $3.50 fee per instructional hour per student received from Fresno City College. Training remains a high priority for the Department despite budget constraints. This Master Agreement allows the current funding stream for employee training to continue uninterrupted from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2016. In this "win-win" scenario, Fresno City College receives funding for student enrollment and the Police Department receives a portion of that funding for providing students who are mandated to receive the training.
BACKGROUND
The Fresno City College Police Academy has served as a training provider for the Police Department since 1997, providing training, course credit, and payment for instructional hours. Fresno City College additionally processes all related documentation such as course registration, payment processing, and the updating of student records. This long-standing partnership benefits the Police Department as it allows for a small percentage of instructional costs to be returned to the Department, extending the Department training budget, and furthering the Department's ability to provide training opportunities for employees and outside agencies. Fresno City College benefits from increased student usage, and attendance ratings. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved as to form the proposed Agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
N/A
LOCAL PREFERENCE
N/A. This is not a competitive bid award.
FISCAL IMPACT
It is anticipated this agreement will generate approximately $80,000 annually to off-set debt service at the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center.
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Attachment: Master Agreement Contract