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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2013-052Temp. Reso # 12349 June 12, 2013 Page 1 of 4 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2013- 5a A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $29,875-00 FROM THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNDING THE TAMARAC EXPLORER POST SPECIALIZED TRAINING; AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS To THE RRn SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND THE WARD PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac currently contracts for police services with the Broward Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac approved a five (5) year Agreement with the Broward Sheriff's Office as Resolution R-2010-146, a copy of which is available in the City Clerk's Office; and WHEREAS, the Broward Sheriff's Office has requested funding for various expenses the Tamarac Explorer Post, and Specialized Training for Tamarac District Deputy Sheriffs as detailed in the funding request attached as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, said funds shall be and shall always remain in the ownership of -the City and may be earmarked for the Tamarac District's use within the confines of the Ci • WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.18 of the Broward Sheriff's Office Policy Manual, the request shown as Exhibit A has been determined to be in legal compliance and is accompanied by a written certification to that effect as provided in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the City Manager, the BSO Chief of the Tamarac District, and the Director of Financial Services recommend the acceptance of the application by BSO to authorize the use of $29,875.00 provide funding for the Tamarac Explorer Post and specialized training for the Tamarac District Deputy Sheriff's; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, pursuant to the BSO Policy Manual, desires to appropriate an amount not to exceed Twenty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Five and 00/100 ($29,875.00) Dollars from the State Law Enforcement Trust Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1, The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. All Exhibits referenced in this Resolution are hereby incorporated herein and made a specific part hereof. Page 2 of 4 Section 2. The City of Tamarac hereby appropriates Twenty Nine Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Five and 00/100 ($29.875.00) Dollars from the State Law Enforcement Trust fund for the purpose of providing funding for the Tamarac Explorers Post and Specialized Training for the Tamarac District Deputy Sheriffs. Section 3. The City of Tamarac authorizes the distribution of the funds ($29,875) to the Broward Sheriff's Office for Tamarac Explorer Post, and Specialized Training. Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remain portions or applications of the Resolution. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately passage and adoption. Page 3 of 4 upon its SON PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this I C2. ATTEST: PAT TEIJFEL, 9MC INTERIM CITY CLERK HEREBY CERTIFY that have approved this RESOLUTION as to form: CITY ATTORNEY day of , 2013 BY: A /Z141 B ET H TA LA MAYOR BISC RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR TALABISCO DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL &VAloo-0- DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER DIST 4: V/M DRESSLER Page 4 of 4 �XA INTERNAL MEMO Date.. April 5, 2013 To: Colonel Alvin Pollock 4P Department of Law Enforcement Via Chain of Command From: Captain Neal Glassman A Tamarac District Subj LETF Request RECEIVED OEPT;dF LAW ENFORCEMO. ff WM ow - have discussed with city manager Michael Cernech makingLETF request for use b an q y our Broward County Sheriff's Office explorer post, and also for specialized training by our Tamarac Deputies. The following is a request for both of these items for approval by BS4 command staff, as well as the Tamarac city attorney to ensure that they meet the statutory requirements of F SS 932.7055. FamaraS Ex Iorers Post- 19 874.83. The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a career -oriented program that affords our youth the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement by working with local law enforcement agencies. Tamarac District Explorers receive training in accident investigation, traffic control, crime prevention, crime scene investigation, patrol procedures, firearm safety, and drill and ceremony. The structure of the post instills a sense of responsibility, leadership, discipline, and self- confidence in participating youth members. The primary goal of the explorers program is to - prepare these youth for a career in law enforcement. Explorers assist Tamarac District Deputies in a variety of functions. They have been utilized at a multitude of events such as the July 4th celebration, the Tamarac Turkey Trot, city concerts, etc. In late 2009 the Broward Sheriff's Office in partnership with the city of Tamarac established the Tamarac Explorers Post with an initial $20,000 LETF expenditure which paid for uniforms, and advisor compensation. Since that time the explorer post has relied upon donated funds, as well as conducting various fundraising endeavors in order to cover the costs of their activities. As the size of the Tamarac Explorers Post has increased in size so have the costs. During the current fiscal year the explorers are scheduled for several events. The first is a team building exercise in Tennessee, which will cost approximately $7840.00. This includes a cost of $225 per explorer for 28 explorers as well as 30 meals, and miscellaneous expenses such as snacks, ammunition, targets, photos, etc. The other event is the September delegates conference which will cost a total of $2700. This includes a fee of $250 per explorer for a total of 6, as well as range fees and ammunition for 4 explorers at $300 each. There is also a need to buy uniforms and equipment which are itemized below.. Uniforms class B, C, D(Replacement of unserviceable items) uniforms 10 208.79 2087.90 advisor red shirts 10 37.50 375 explorer Jackets 25 35 875 travel bags 25 25 625 red guns 10 40 400 hats 15 30 450 t shirts 6 72 432 shelves for storage closet 2 99.99 199.98 safe 1 400 400 handcuffs 15 30 450 Utility travel trailer 1 2700 2700 portable hard drive 1 90 90 Motorola MD20OTPR 3-Pack TalkaboutO Two- a '' Radios 5 49.99 249.95 :.. The total LETF expenditure for the Tamarac Explorers will be $19, 874.83 aeciaiized Training- 10 000 The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) mandates that law enforcement officers receive 40 hours of training every four years to maintain their certification. The Broward Sheriff's Office goes beyond the state mandate by providing In -Service training to BSO sworn personnel in three, eight hour blocks of instruction each year. The training usually covers topics that reinforce officer safety and street survival skills. In the past BSO has offered specialized training courses through outside vendors and other agencies whose costs were covered through countywide resources. With the economic downturn and budget cuts in the last several years, the specialized courses that are offered to BSO deputies have been drastically reduced. am requesting to utilize Law Enforcement Trust Fund resources not to exceed $10,000 to ensure that Tamarac staff has access to specialized training in 2013. As of February 28, 2013 the account balance in the Tamarac LETF account was $265, 620.57. This is broken down between $47, 685.20 in the Federal Trust Fund and $217, 935.37 in the State LETF. With command and city attorney approval I will forward this request to the city manager for him to present same to the Tamarac city commission for their approval. �x B MEMORANDUM NO, 2013-085 TO: Captain Neal Glassman, Broward Sheriff's Office CC: Mayor Pam Bushnell Members of the City Commission Michael D. Cernech, City Manager Diane Phillips, Assistant City Manager Fred Wood, Executive Officer, Tamarac District FROM: Samuel S. Goren, City Attorney Jacob G. Horowitz, Assistant City Attorney Brian J. Sherman, Assistant City Attorney RE: City of Tamarac ("City") / Law Enforcement Trust Fund Expenditure — Tamarac Explorers Post and Specialized Training .-e DATE: May 2, 2013 Please be advised that our office is in receipt of the April 5, 2013, Broward Sheriffs Office (BSO) allocation request from the City's Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the above -referenced projects. Amer reviewing the request, we have determined that the Tamarac Explorers Post to fund the Tamarac Explorers post is legally sufficient and a legally appropriate destination of the funds; pursuant to Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes. The request for Specialized Training is also legally sufficient and a legally appropriate manner by which the City may expend its law enforcement trust fund, pursuant to Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, so long as the training develops additional law enforcement expertise beyond the training normally required for current law enforcement qualifications. We recommend that the specific training programs to be funded be included in the request for approval by the City Commission. It is our understanding that this request will be presented to the City Commission at an upcoming meeting for the CityCommission's consideration and approval. If you have an questions or pp Y Y concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office. SSG:JGH:BJS \lgcsbslcompany\Library\Library\_GOV CLIENTSITAM 2704\050164 GMIMEMO 2013\2013-085 LETF Expenditure (BSO Explorer Program and Specialzed Training).doc