CC - Item 3B - Public Safety COPS Grantr
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ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: April 3, 2008
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 grant funds for fiscal year 2006-07 and funded motorcycle traffic
enforcement and special event overtime. This fiscal year, 2007-08 the City received
$110,427.00. The administration of these funds requires the City Council to agenize the
grant recommendation and provide the opportunity for public discussion. The City
Council must then approve the allocation and expenditure of these funds.
Therefore, for fiscal year 2007-08 these funds were once again budgeted and expended
to offset the costs for motorcycle traffic enforcement 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 2007-08.
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:
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County of Los Angeles
Sheriff's Department Headquarters
4700 Ramona Boulevard
Monterey Park, California 91754-2169
March 24, 2008
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 2007-08, 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
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 Michael O'Shea
at (626) 292-3300.
Sincerely,
LEROY D. BACA, SHERIFF
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Richard Shaw, Captain
Commander, Temple Station
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