REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PACO BALDERRAMA, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: BURKE FARRAH, Deputy Police Chief
Administrative Division
BY: MINDY CASTO, Deputy Police Chief
Support Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Grant program and Acquisition of new Military Equipment as required by Government Code sections 7070-7075:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 47th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $1,400,000 in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) to continue supporting front line law enforcement operations in FY 2024 (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor's Veto)
2. Approve the acquisition of several new pieces of military equipment as required by Government Code sections 7070-7075 in an amount not to exceed $279,000, to enhance the safety of officers and the community and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute all related and necessary documents.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the 47th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution 2023-185 to appropriate $1,400,000 in carryover into the FY 2024 budget and approve the spending plan; and approve the acquisition of new military equipment as defined by Government Code sections 7070-7075 in an amount not to exceed $279,000, in accordance with the Fresno Municipal Code requirements, and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute all related documents necessary for said acquisition. The Government Code requires new military equipment purchases and acquisitions to be approved by the purchasing agency's governing body.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) program is used for front-line law enforcement operations. The Fresno Police Department has received SLESA funds from the State of California every year since 1996. Funding amounts were dependent upon t...
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