CC - Item 6A - Citizens Option for Public Safety Funds0
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER ir Ck 1
DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
SUBJECT: CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT
SUMMARY
In 1996, the California Legislature approved AB 3229 (Brulte) allocating $100 million for
local police services. In 2002, the program was renewed and extended under SB 823
(Poochigian). The City of Rosemead has participated in this program over the last
several years through the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) which is similar to
the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) administered by the Department of
Justice. In past years, the funds have been earmarked for various frontline police
services. The city received approximately $100,000.00 for fiscal year 2005-06 and
fiscal year 2006-07 which funded motorcycle traffic enforcement, a law enforcement
technician and special event overtime. The administration of this grant requires that it
be agendized and that the City Council publicly discuss and approve the expenditure of
these funds.
Therefore, for fiscal year 2005-06 and fiscal year 2006-07, these funds were once again
budgeted and expended to offset the costs for motorcycle traffic enforcement, a law
enforcement technician, and special event overtime. Captain Richard Shaw, Temple
Station Commander is aware of this expenditure and concurs with this use of the COPS
grant funds.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the appropriation of the COPS funds
for fiscal year 2005-06 and fiscal year 2006-07.
LEGAL REVIEW
This staff report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Submitted by:
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Don Anderson
Public Safety Services Director
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: