REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
September 25, 2014
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: SHARON SHAFFER, Deputy Chief
Support & Special Services Division
SUBJECT
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Authorize the acceptance of the grant award from the California Endowment & Fresno Regional Foundation and authorize the Chief of Police to enter into and execute the agreement for all required program documents
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to enter into and execute the Agreement, subject to the approval as to form of the City Attorney, and all program documents, and authorize acceptance of grant award of $261,104. Funds for this project were included in the FY15 budget. Any remaining funds will be included in the FY 2016 budget submission.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Endowment (TCE) through fiscal sponsorship from Fresno Regional Foundation awarded the City of Fresno $279,116 in grant funds for continued staffing of the Youth Liaison Officer (YLO) position. The award will cover 100% of wages and 32% ($50,979) of fringe benefits of a sworn officer, and direct project expenses for two years, including 7.5% ($18,217) indirect cost fee from Fresno Regional Foundation. The remaining 68% ($14,600) of fringe benefits will be covered by the General Fund. The Fresno Police Department (FPD) will furnish an unmarked department vehicle for use by the YLO.
BACKGROUND
The FPD is committed to maintaining and building trust with our community. This trust provides every department member with the foundation required to carry out his/her duties. Without trust we simply do not have the ability to serve our public, including the youth of our community. The phrase "with our community" is included to reflect our desire to work side by side, in partnership with our community, as we collectively build a more inviting and healthy community together.
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