20B - AA SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SRVCS FUND

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2009 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING FY 2008/09 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND .. _ I~(~ CI MANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1S` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"`' Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing the FY 2008/09 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund in the amount of $563,152 into the revenue account (no. 128-O1-5374) and appropriate same into the expenditure accounts (nos. 128-355-various). DISCUSSION The State of California provides grant funding to state law enforcement agencies through the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF). This program requires that funding be allocated to counties and cities in accordance with specific requirements for front-line law enforcement services. Front-line law enforcement typically includes community oriented policing projects and special law enforcement activities that require use of additional police officers in specially targeted saturation areas. Total funding allocation is based on annual estimated population figures for respective counties and cities. Based on Santa Ana's estimated population figures for 2008, the Police Department has received a FY 2008/09 SLESF award of $563,152. This is the thirteenth year the Police Department has received funding from the State of California through this program. On January 7, 2008, Council approved the proposed expenditure plan for the FY 2007/08 SLESF. The Police Department proposes to utilize this funding to purchase equipment and supplies for front-line crime reduction efforts. The remaining funds will be used for enforcement activities including gang suppression, cruiser enforcement, and career criminal apprehension. 20B-1