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DATE: December 5, 2007
MEETING DATE: 1/22/08
ITEM NO: ' rv
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED USE OF
SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS
(SLESF) TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TWO (2) FULL-TIME POLICE
OFFICERS ASSIGNED AS MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC OFFICERS
RECOMMENDATION:
Open public hearing to adopt resolution authorizing the continued use of Supplemental
Local Law Enforcement Funds (SLESF) to provide funding for two (2) full-time police
officers assigned as motorcycle traffic officers.
2. Close Public Hearing.
3. 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...."
PREPARED BY: Scott Seaman
Chief of Police
Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Clerk Finance
Community Development Revised: 12/26/07 4:21 PM
Reformatted: 7%14/99
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)
December 17, 2007
The Legislature allocated $119 million for FY 2007-2008 to be distributed between the counties
and cities, establishing the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. (SLESF). The 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 February 5, 2007, by approving SLESF funds for a full-
time motorcycle traffic officer and a school resource officer.
nTCC'T TRRTCIN-
SLESF funds may be used only to supplement, not to supplant, the existing Police Department
budget. Patrol staffing levels did not allow for the School Resource Officer position to be filled
this year. This position was rotated back to the patrol beat structure. Thus, SLESF funds will
enable the department to maintain two motorcycle traffic officers this year. This specialized
staffing provides additional public safety services, traffic enforcement and collision investigation
expertise to the residents of both Los Gatos and Monte Sereno. 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 2007-2008 SLESF funds were allocated to the Town of Los Gatos
and to the City of Monte Sereno in the amount of $100,000 each. 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 two full-time motorcycle traffic officers.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project as defined under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All revenue related to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund will be deposited to
account 45001 in program 4050. The Monte Sereno City Council met on December 18, 2007 and
approved using its share of SLESF funds to continue two full time motorcycle traffic officers in
conjunction with the Town of Los Gatos.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF)
December 17, 2007
Monte Sereno's share of SLESF funds ($100,000) will be transferred directly to the Town of Los
Gatos program 4050 account 45001. All expenditures related to the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund will be charged to programs 4050. Grant funds will cover
approximately two-thirds of total position costs.
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 MOTORCYCLE TRAFFIC
OFFICERS
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 of the 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 Fund all funding
deposited in such SLESF fund for the additional funding of two Police Officer positions to be
assigned as motorcycle traffic officers.
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 , 2008 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR,
"TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA