20A - SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND

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REQUEST FOR - , COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 15, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1 S` Reading ACCEPTING FY 2009110 ? ordinance on 2~d Reading SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ? Implementing Resolution ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ~ FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing the FY 2009/10 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund in the amount of $371,644 into the revenue account (account no 12814002-52001 ) and appropriate same into the expenditure accounts (account nos.12814407 -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 2009, the Police Department has received a FY 2009/10 SLESF award of $371,644. This is the fourteenth year the Police Department has received funding from the State of California through this program. On August 3, 2009, Council approved the proposed expenditure plan for the FY 2009/10 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. 20A-1