CC - Item 5B - Citizens Option For Public Safety COPS GrantROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Matthew E. Hawkesworth, Acting City Manager
DATE: June 9, 2009
SUBJECT: CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT
SUMMARY
The 2008 Budget Act provides $214.2 million in General Fund money in 2008-09 to
eligible local jurisdictions, as defined, for public safety purposes. Of this amount,
$107.1 million is allocated to the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) program.
The City of Rosemead has participated in the COPS program for the past several years
budgeting and expending the funds for a motorcycle traffic enforcement deputy and
special event overtime. This grant requires that these funds be earmarked for only
frontline police services.
This fiscal year 2008-09, the City has been allocated $100,000.00 for the COPS
program. To date, the City has received $50,000.00 with the remaining $50,000.00
expected by the end of June. The administration of these funds requires that this item
be placed on the City Council Agenda and provide the opportunity for public input and
discussion. The City Council must then approve the allocation and expenditure of these
funds.
Therefore, for fiscal year 2008-09 we are recommending that these funds be budgeted
and expended to offset the costs for a motorcycle traffic enforcement deputy and
special event overtime. Captain Richard Shaw, Temple Station Commander has
provided a letter of approval and support with respect to the use of these 2008-09
COPS grant funds.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the appropriation of the COPS funds
for fiscal year 2008-09.
LEGAL REVIEW
This staff report has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Submitted by:
Don Anderson
Public Safety Services Director
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
ITEM NO. 5g
County of Los Angeles
Sheriff's Department Headquarters
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Mr. Oliver Chi, City Manager
City of Rosemead
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, California 91770
Dear Mr. Chi:
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The State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds for the Citizens Options for
Public Safety (COPS) program, fiscal year 2008-09, have been provided to the city of
Rosemead on a per capita formula. The below indicated recommendations will afford
us the opportunity to further enhance our community policing efforts and overall law
enforcement service.
I recommend the city of Rosemead utilize these funds to pay for motorcycle traffic and
special event overtime.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Lieutenant Timothy
Murakami at (626) 292-3300.
Sincerely,
LEROY D. BACA, SHERIFF
Richard Shaw, Captain
Commander, Temple Station
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