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Budget Surplus Allocation Plan December 20, 2016 Page 3 Additionally, PRCSA also evaluated the feasibility of establishing a Joint -Use agreement for the purpose of developing a Park Capital Improvement Project. The proposal by PRCSA is to develop a Park for the Lacey neighborhood with the acquired half acre site. Development of this park will allow for Community Garden and enhancement of joint -use programs at adjacent Garfield Elementary School. The estimate provided by PRCSA in entering into this agreement is approximately $1,500,000. Option B - ($2,620,000) The Committee also recommended Staff to evaluate additional Public Safety initiatives that deal with Prevention, Intervention and Enforcement. The Police Department provided a list of the initiatives that meet the spirit for these goals. The Police Department is requesting funding for Front Line Law Enforcement Services ($1,480,000), including funding for traffic safety education and enforcement, prostitution mitigation, foot/bike patrols, and other community based programs that are both proven to be effective, and are highly popular with residents. In addition, the Police Department proposes adding $580,000 to support the Department's hiring efforts. Police Officer hiring is one of the biggest challenges facing law enforcement throughout the nation. These additional monies will fund a recruitment video, a lateral incentive program, additional marketing and advertising expenses, and overtime to attend recruitment events. The Police Department also proposes adding $504,376 to fund Crime Prevention/Intervention Programs that will provide detectives with additional resources needed to help solve domestic violence cases, sexual assault cases, cold case rape cases, and other violent crimes. Lastly, the Police Department is requesting $55,624 for various Community Engagement activities that will build trust between law enforcement and the community. The Police Department will use these monies to fund activities at the Police Athletic Activity League (SAPAAL) Center, the Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (GRIP) program, and for officers to attend Neighborhood Association meetings to collaborate with residents. Previous Council Approved Recommendations for Public Safety Initiatives ($880,000): The construction agreement with the County of Orange for Animal Care Services and New Shelter was approved by the City Council on April 19, 2016. The City's annual estimated costs, as provided by the County, totaled approximately $714,138. However, only 14 of the originally estimated 18 partner cities have agreed to participate. In anticipation of a revised estimate, staff recommends to fund the FY 2017-18 costs in the amount of $750,000 from available FY 2015-16 surplus funding. On May 19, 2015, the City Council approved a resolution financing the equipment, installation and partnership costs for the 800 MHz Communications System project. The third and final year of the one-time partnership costs were not financed at the time in order to reduce the City's interest cost related to the financing agreement. Staff recommends to fund the final portion of the payment due for FY 2017-18 by assigning available fund balance in the amount of $130,000. Council has previously considered financing the main component of the costs. 65F-3