75C - PH SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

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Iss:09/11 /07 RESOLUTION NO. 2007- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2007-2008 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The California Legislature has established and annually funds the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF). B. Said fund requires that moneys be allocated to counties and cities in accordance with specified requirements for front line law enforcement services. C. The total funding allocation is based on annual estimated population figures for respective counties and cities. In 2006-07 the City of Santa Ana, received an award of $684,861. D. The potential funding amount for 2007-08 has yet to be authorized through the State budget. The State requires cities and counties to adopt and submit an expenditure plan to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee prior to funding. E. The Police Department has established a SLESF expenditure account for the grant funds, and is committed to spend the funds on front-line law enforcement, including personnel and equipment for community policing. In addition to personnel expenses for Gang Suppression Task Force, Cruiser Enforcement and Career Criminal Apprehension Programs; the expenditure account will include purchases of equipment to enhance the Patrol Rifle Program, expand vehicle tracking capabilities, enhance the ability to respond to high-risk incident's, analyze and preserve digital evidence and a horse trailer for the Mounted Unit. F. A duly noticed public hearing was held to consider this item at the Council's regular meeting of October 1, 2007. The City Council 75C-3