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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE 2008-2009
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 2007-08 the City of Santa
Ana, received an award of $679,620.
D. The potential funding amount for 2008-09 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
front line abilities of the Strike Force team, Patrol Rifle Program, and Field
Operations Unit.
F. A duly noticed public hearing was held to consider this item at the
Council's regular meeting of October 6, 2008. The City Council
considered all testimony, written and oral, before rendering this decision.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves and
authorizes and empowers the Chief of Police to take all actions necessary to submit the
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proposed SLESF expenditure plan to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight
Committee.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 6lh day of October, 2008.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By: 1 ({J CL c--
L.:aura Sheedy
Assistant City Atto~
AYES: Councilmembers: Alvarez, Benavides, Bustamante. Martinez,
Pulido. Sarmiento. Tinaiero (7)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None (0)
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2008-069 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on October 6. 2008.
Patricia E. Healy
Clerk of Council
City of Santa Ana
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