Title
Authorization to Amend Current Agreement and Payment Ordinance with U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for FY 2015 COPS Hiring Program Grant (Ordinance S-45772)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the current agreement and payment ordinance (S-45366) with the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the FY 2015 COPS Hiring Program grant. Authorization of the amendment will extend the agreement period by three months. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
In 2015, the Police Department was awarded the FY 2015 COPS Hiring Program grant in the amount of $3,125,000. The goal of the grant is to augment existing community partnerships in an effort to build trust within the community through the implementation, enhancement and continuation of community policing strategies by hiring 25 new entry-level police officers.
Contract Term
Authorization of this amendment would extend the contract period end date to Aug. 31, 2019.
Financial Impact
This is a request to extend the agreement and ordinance for an additional period of three months. No additional funding is being requested.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved by the Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee at its May 14, 2019 meeting by a vote of 4-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.