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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2019-078 Sponsored by: Meszaros lrr CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2019-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE SEWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT OF $12,257.90 FROM THE $2 MILLION DOLLARS ALLOTTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS PART OF SENATE BILL 142 FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND RESPONSE AND EQUIPMENT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Seward Police Department has submitted for reimbursement funding for the purchase of necessary equipment updates and replacements; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has approved the reimbursement funding for the following equipment: police radars, digital point and shoot cameras, as well as replacement hand held radio batteries; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward Police Department has purchased the approved items and submitted itemized receipts to DPS for reimbursement of the funds; and WHEREAS, DPS will reimburse the Seward Police Department $12,257.90 for the purchased equipment from the $2 million dollars allotted to DPS as part of Senate Bill 142. hr NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby authorizes the city manager to receive the funds from DPS for the reimbursement of the above listed items. Section 2. Funding in the amount of$12,257.90 is hereby received and appropriated to 0 1 000-1 2 1 0-72 1 5. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th day of September, 2019. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA David Squires, Mayo Iler CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2019-078 ea] AYES: Osenga, Seese, Horn, Towsley, Lane, McClure, Squires NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: /ity Brenda J. allo , MMC City Clerk etee 88 i!_tec3r,Ik e e �, (Cit ) a•n.°°a°°°• ,0 t o wa_•e•Oe {�.. • ° Ct.:* " —�— 4 • SEAL lc- 0• 0 .*�q,.6 QQ, eve O� Agenda Statement Meeting Date: September 9th, 2019 To: Seward City Council f .r t, From: Tom Clemons, Chief of Police Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manager''✓ Agenda Item: Receipt of reimbursement for Police Department equipment BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Department of Public Safety(DPS)contacted the Seward Police Department and advised us that they had pass through grant money available for the purchase of crime prevention and response equipment that would enhance public safety.The Seward Police Department submitted a request for reimbursement of the following equipment: I) Police radars which allowing us to enforce traffic laws and promote public safety by combating speeding. 2) Digital point and shoot cameras to document burglaries, auto accidents, trespass, simple assaults etc. at the scene to aid in thorough investigations. 3) Replacement hand held radio batteries to keep officers connected with dispatch and each other which promotes safety through open lines of communication. DPS awarded the reimbursement grant to the Seward Police Department and will reimburse the total amount of the purchased equipment from the$2 million dollars allotted to DPS as part of SB 142. INTENT: To authorize the City Manager to accept the funds from DPS. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NA .1 Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.9 (Page 14) Public Safety X • Maintain an effective public safety communications network in Seward, including an enhanced emergency 911 system and corrected street addresses. • Continuously plan for future police services to ensure the highest level of public safety within the community • Encourage annual reporting of crime statistics, analysis of crime incidents, and recommendations for solutions. • Support adequate police services and equipment. ........ ........ 2 Strategic Plan: (Pape 18) Promote a Safe Community X �3 Other: W., ,,.�„�„��_,�.s._�, ,,� FISCAL NOTE: DPS will reimburse the City of Seward Police Department in full for the purchase of the above listed equipment for the amount totaling $12,257.90. 56 Approved by Finance Department: i 0,4j� ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMIVMNDATION: Recommend approval of Resolution 2019. 078 authorizing the city manager to accept the funds from DPS for the total amount of the purchased equipment from the $2 million dollars allotted to DPS as part of SIB 142. 57