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MEETING DATE: 03106/06
ITEM NO. - J
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
February 9, 2006
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN MANAGER i
ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF
SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS
(SLESF) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ONE (1) FULL-TIME POLICE
OFFICER ASSIGNED AS A MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC OFFICER AND ONE
(1) FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER ASSIGNED AS A SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER.
RECOMMENDATION:
Open public hearing to adopt resolution authorizing the continued use of Supplemental Local
Law Enforcement Funds (SLESF) to provide funding for one (1) full-time police officer
assigned as a motorcycle traffic officer and one. (1) full-time school police officer assigned
as a school resource officer.
2. Close Public Hearing.
Adopt resolution
BACKGROUND:
In July 1996, the California Legislature passed, and the Governor signed AB 3229, known as the
"COPS" Act (Citizens Option for Public Safety). In passing this bill, the Legislature declared, "that
there is a compelling need for additional resources to be applied at the local level for the purpose of
ensuring public safety...." The Legislature also allocated $100 million to be distributed between the
counties and cities, establishing the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. (SLESF). The
PREPARED BY: Scott Seaman.
Chief of Police
Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk - inance
Community Development Revised: 2/27/06 4:18 pm
Reformatted: 7/14/99
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS (SLESF)
DATE: February 9, 2006
law required that this fund be used exclusively for front line municipal op lice services, and that a
written request for the use of these funds be submitted by the Chief of Police. Last fiscal year, the
Los Gatos Town Council took action on December 20, 2004, by approving SLESF funds for a full-
time motorcycle traffic officer and school resource officer.
DISCUSSION:
SLESF funds may be used only to supplement, not to supplant, the existing Police Department
budget. SLESF funds enable the department to maintain the School Resource Officer program. This
specialized staffing provides additional public safety services to the residents and youth of both Los
Gatos and Monte Serreno, and builds stronger relationships among school administrators and various
organizations such as Club Live, Home and School Club, and CASA. Unlike grant programs which
are one-time awards, the "COPS" Act is ongoing and is part of the State Legislature's yearly budget
appropriations in the same way that property taxes, gas taxes, sales taxes, etc., are allocated each year.
To that end, fiscal year 2005-2006 SLESF funds were allocated to the Town of Los Gatos and to the
City of Monte Sereno in the amounts of $100,000 respectively. California state law requires Town
Council action to approve the use of these funds each year and to send a copy of the report to the
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends the continued use of SLESF funds for one full-time motorcycle traffic officer and
one school resource officer.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project as defined under CEQA
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Town's FY 2005/06 adopted budget for this grant was reduced to $61,000 based on the best
information available at that time. The Town will be amending its budget in mid-year FY 2005/06
to restore this vital public safety revenue source at a total of $200,000 for the year, similar to amounts
received in prior years.
All revenue related to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund will be divided accordingly
and deposited to account 45001 in programs 4050 and 4060. The Monte Sereno City Council met
on January 17, 2006 to approve using its share of SLESF funds to continue one full time motorcycle
traffic officer and one school resource officer in conjunction with the Town of Los Gatos. Monte
Sereno's share of SLESF funds ($100,000) will be transferred directly to the Town of Los Gatos
program 4060/account 45001. All expenditures related to the Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund will be charged to programs 4050 and 4060. Grant funds will cover approximately
two-thirds of total position costs.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS (SLESF)
DATE: February 9, 2006
ATTACHMENTS :
Resolution authorizing use of SLESF funds
DISTRIBUTION:
General Distribution
RESOLUTION NO...
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND FOR TWO
ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS TO BE ASSIGNED AS A MOTORCYCLE
TRAFFIC OFFICER AND A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
WHEREAS, Chapter 6.7 of Division 3 of Title 3 of the Government Code was amended
with the Governor's approval of Assembly Bill 2885; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is entitled to receive approximately $100,000 under the
terms ofthe Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund if specified requirements are met as well
as $100,000 from the City of Monte Sereno under the terms of the fund; and
WHEREAS, the State funding cannot be used to supplant current Town costs for law
enforcement and must be expended exclusively for front-line police services; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered the written request separate and apart from
the allocation of general funds for police services;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
County of Santa Clara, State of California, as follows:
1. The Town Manager is directed to continue the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund (SLESF) within the Town for receipt and disbursement of money received from the County
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
2. The Town Manager is directed to promptly remit to the General Farid all funding
deposited in such SLESF fund for the additional funding of one Police Officer position to be
assigned as a motorcycle traffic officer and one Police Officer position to be assigned as a school
resource officer.
3. The Town Manager is directed to submit reports concerning the expenditure of SLESF
funds to the Santa Clara County Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the day of
2006 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES :
NAYES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR,
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA