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Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year budget October 20, 2015 Page 2 In addition, the Police Chief is requesting the addition of one Police Sergeant position. Among other duties, this additional Sergeant will be responsible for implementation of the upcoming body -worn camera program. This Sergeant will assist with body -worn camera program policy development, Request -for- Proposals development and evaluation, staff training, and implementation. Once the program is implemented, the Sergeant will be responsible for ongoing policy review, ongoing training issues, tracking vendor performance, and coordination of hardware repairs with Police Department Information Services. In addition, this Sergeant will be responsible for coordinating daily operational tasks, such as preparing and disseminating video evidence to the Courts, and coordinating the Police Department's response to public record requests related to the body -worn camera program. These additional positions capitalize on the opportunities presented by available and anticipated revenues to improve the safety, security and public trust of residents, business owners and visitors to the city of Santa Ana. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of these items assists the City in meeting Goal #1 — Community Safety, Objective #1 (Modernize the Community Policing philosophy to improve customer service, crime prevention and traffic /pedestrian /bicycle safety) and Goal #5 — Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #1 (Establish a comprehensive community engagement initiative to expand access to information and create opportunities for stakeholders to play an active role in discussing public policy and setting priorities). FISCAL IMPACT The cost of the four proposed Police Officer positions and any additional coverage will total $725,869 for the remainder of the fiscal year. An appropriation adjustment of recognized prior year fund balance will recognize $725,869 into the Parking Fund Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (no. 02710002 - 50001) and appropriate $307,917 into the Downtown Enhancements Salaries expense account (no. 02710133 - 61000) and $417,952 into the Downtown Enhancements Salaries Overtime expense account (02710133 - 61040). In FY 2016- 17, the Police Department will include the cost of $739,000 for these four proposed Police Officer positions using the Downtown Enhancements Salaries expense account (no. 02710133 - 61000) and $422,688 Downtown Enhancements Salaries Overtime expense account (02710133 - 61040). The cost of the proposed Police Sergeant position will be $184,500 per year. The Police Department's base budget includes $121,690 as part of the body -worn camera staffing that was appropriated during the FY 2015 -16 budget process. The balance of $62,810 will be absorbed this year through the Police Department operational cost savings. The Police Department will include the total cost for this position in the Department's FY 2016 -17 base budget. 55B -2