REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 28, 2014
FROM: JERRY P. DYER, Chief of Police
Fresno Police Department
BY: DEPUTY CHIEF SHARON SHAFFER
Support and Special Services Division
SUBJECT
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Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Central Unified School District to provide two School Resource Officers at 100% of the actual officer's cost, a police sergeant at 10% of the actual sergeant's cost, plus administrative fees and the operation/maintenance costs of two patrol vehicles for a total of $267,483
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Central Unified School District to provide two School Resource Officers (SROs), a police sergeant, and two patrol vehicles.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Central Unified School District (CUSD) and the Police Department have had a continuous agreement for SRO services since 2007. The term of this agreement will be retroactive from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. CUSD will fund two officers at 100%, a police sergeant's position at 10%, plus administrative fees and the operations and maintenance of two patrol vehicles. The total cost is $267,483. The remaining 90% of the police sergeant costs are paid by other contracted school districts.
BACKGROUND
The CUSD, in an effort to provide a safe learning environment for students attending district high schools and middle schools, has agreed to fund two SROs at 100% of the Police Department's actual rates from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017. CUSD and the Police Department have had a continuous agreement since 2007.
The term of this agreement will be retroactive from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. CUSD will fund $260,467 for two officers, 10% for a police sergeant, plus $350.00 for administrative fees and $6,666 for the operations and maintenance of two patrol vehicles. The total cost is $267,483. The remaining 90% of the police...
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