Title
Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Arizona Secretary of State to Receive Reimbursement for Police Services (Ordinance S-47124)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office to accept funds for overtime and associated fringe benefits for threat liaison officers (TLOs) providing services during the 2020 General Election process. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Arizona Secretary of State's Office received federal funding for services provided during the 2020 General Election. These funds provide reimbursements to law enforcement agencies for the overtime and associated fringe benefits associated with providing TLO's services during the election.
The Police Department provided TLO's for a three-day period before, on and after election day. Responsibilities of the TLO's included responding to threats made at polling places and to any threats made to the election process.
Contract Term
There is no term associated with this agreement.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.