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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/05/19-Minutes-Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 2011 Present: W. B. “Zim” Zimmerman, Vice President Salvador Espino, Director Danny Scarth, Director Frank Moss, Director Jungus Jordan, Director Carter Burdette, Director Joel Burns, Director Absent: Mike Moncrief, President Kathleen Hicks, Director City Staff: Charles Daniels, Assistant City Manager Charlene Sanders, Assistant City Attorney Marty Hendrix, Secretary to the Board Jeff Halstead, Police Chief Abdul Pridgen, Deputy Chief, Operational Support Bureau, Police Department Monique Moore, Director of Administrative Services, Police Department Shallah Graham, Senior Administrative Services Manager, Police Department Other City Staff in Attendance: Tom Higgins, Interim City Manager W. A. Read, Deputy Chief, Special Services Bureau, Police Department C. E. Ramirez, Deputy Chief, South/East Field Operations Bureau, Police Department Lt. Paul Henderson, Police Department Christy Rodriquez, Senior Planner, Police Department Other Police Department personnel Guests: Ken Shetter, Executive Director, Safe City Commission, Inc. John Joyce, with Bass Security CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 2 of 20 With a quorum of the board members present, Vice President W. B. “Zim” Zimmerman called the meeting of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors to order at 7:03 p.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in the Pre-Council Chamber of the Fort Worth Municipal Building, 1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. President Mike Moncrief and Director Kathleen Hicks were absent. Approval of Minutes of the November 16, 2010, CCPD Meeting (Agenda Item II) Vice President Zimmerman opened the floor for a motion on the approval of the minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Moss and seconded by Director Jordan, the directors voted seven (7) and zero (0) “nays”, with President Moncrief and Director Hicks absent, to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2010, Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Written Reports (Agenda Item III) Vice President Zimmerman advised the following written reports had been provided to the directors. He opened the floor for questions and/or comments. A.Update on the Community Based Program Applications nd B.FY 2011 2 Quarter Program Report These reports were received as a matter of information. There was no formal action taken by the directors on this agenda item. Presentation: Overview of “One Safe Place” Family Advocacy Center (Agenda Item IV) Police Chief Jeff Halstead spoke before the directors on the overview of “One Safe Place” Family Advocacy Center. He provided background information on this program. He pointed out that when he became the Police Chief he began a review all of the programs and services provided by the department. He explained that he found that the department did not have a centralized effort to investigate family violence crimes. He added that this was a major priority for the department to start advancing. He recognized Police Department staff members who had been involved in this effort: Deputy Chief Bill Reed, Captain Danny Humphreys, Lieutenant Linda Stewart and Michelle Morgan, Victims Assistance Coordinator. He explained that they had assisted him in making this a realization for the department and they worked to CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 3 of 20 Presentation: Overview of “One Safe Place” Family Advocacy Center (cont’d) (Agenda Item IV) centralize the family violence investigations, prosecution standards, working liaisons with the district attorney’s office, etc. He added that they had a great system in place. Chief Halstead introduced Mr. Ken Shetter and Mr. John Joyce and explained that he went to these individuals for assistance with a public/private partnership for a family advocacy center. He pointed out that this was already a project that was in their future for the Safe City Commission. He added this was a project that they were very passionate about. He indicated that they had started talks and these gentlemen actually formalized the team. Chief Halstead talked about a video that the directors were going to see. He indicated that this was going to put Fort Worth in a global position across the nation to be the leader in a family justice center that would be titled “One Safe Place.” Ken Shetter, Executive Director, Safe City Commission, spoke before the directors on the work to build a family justice center, “One Safe Place”, for the City of Fort Worth. He stated that this was part of a process that began four or five years ago when the City sought a grant from the Family Justice Alliance in San Diego to building the Family Justice Center. He pointed out that the City of Fort Worth did not receive the grant at that time. He stated that they reapplied about one year ago and did receive the grant. He explained that thus the City had been working with the Family Justice Alliance in a very comprehensive strategic planning process. He added that building a Family Advocacy Center was an important part of Chief Halstead’s five-year plan for the Fort Worth Police Department. He explained how the Safe City Commission decided to be part of the strategic planning process. He added that frankly they were there to facilitate the strategic planning process. He explained how he felt about this project initially and that it was at an arm’s length approach. Mr. Shetter stated that he was very careful to not make any commitments about participation in the Family Justice Center. He added that Safe City Commission was all about things that directly impacted the crime rate in Fort Worth. He added that it was particularly regarding violent crime and violent crime as it pertained to youth. He stated that through the strategic planning process he was convinced and the Chairman of Safe City Commission was convinced that there was nothing as important in terms of crime prevention and reducing crime and reducing violent crime overall than to address family violence in a comprehensive strategic approach. He went on to explain that if they could effectively deal with family violence, then they were going to reduce crime across the board. He pointed out that almost all criminals started in a home where there was family violence. Mr. Shetter then showed the video that had been produced by the Safe City Commission on the effects of family violence. The video showed various testimonials regarding family violence incidents and how it affected families and family members. The closing theme of the CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 4 of 20 Presentation: Overview of “One Safe Place” Family Advocacy Center (cont’d) (Agenda Item IV) video was various people and groups of people stating that “they were in,” meaning they wer ein support of the “One Safe Place” concept. Once the video was shown, Mr. Shetter explained that they would bring together professionals in all fields under one roof so that the victims would not have to go to several different places for help. He added that when they were successful in this endeavor, they were going to reduce dramatically the number of family violence acts and sexual assaults, the number of repeat offenses and incidents and reduce the number of domestic homicides in Fort Worth. Director Burdette requested clarification on the timing for this facility and where the facility would be located. Mr. Shetter explained that they were about one year into the strategic planning process. He pointed out that there was a vision of a location in the video. He added that they did have a facility under contract; however, he could not release that information at this time due to the confidentially clause in the contract. He added that they do plan on a quick closing and that date was set for September 30. He explained that the reason that they have chosen the particular location was due to the fact that they could begin their operations almost immediately. He pointed out that the time frame for getting started would be around October 1. He added that they have partners that need a place to go and they were ready to start. Vice President Zimmerman opened the floor for comments from the directors. He added that he felt he could speak for the board and stated, “we are in.” He expressed appreciation for the presentation. This agenda item was received as a matter of information. There was no formal action taken on this item. Action Item: Approval of Amendments to the CCPD Financial Management Policy Statements (Agenda Item V-A) Vice President Zimmerman explained that this item needed to be continued until the CCPD meeting scheduled for August, when a new board would be seated. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Jordan and seconded by Director Moss, the directors voted seven (7) “ayes” and zero (0) “nays, with President Moncrief and Director Hicks absent, to continued this agenda item to the August 2011 meeting CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 5 of 20 of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors. The motion carried unanimously. Consideration And Approval Of FY 2011 Mid- Year Budget Amendments In The Amount Of $350,000 for Design Services for the Police Air Support Hanger at Meacham International Airport (Agenda Item V-B) Monique Moore, Director of Administrative Services, Police Department, spoke before the directors regarding a mid-year budget amendment in the amount of $350,000 for the design services for the Police Air Support Hanger at Meacham International Airport. Using a Powerpoint presentation, she showed photographs of the existing facility and advised of its poor condition. She stated that it was located on a landfill near the Trinity River at 1400 Nixon Street. She explained that the City’s needs had out grown this facility, which was a pre-fabricated metal building, built in 1973. She stated that larger aircrafts that could not be housed in the current facility were needed to cover the City’s expanded city limits. She advised that the Fort Worth Police Department Air Support Operations had not grown since 1980 thus more capacity was needed. She added the department was seeking design services through the City’s Transportation/Public Works Department for a hangar with the ability to house five (5) aircrafts and provide support for anticipated growth. Ms. Moore stated that Mayor and Council Communication 17252 was approved by the City Council on April 12, 2011, authorizing the City Manager to submit a mid-year budget amendment to the CCPD Board in the amount of $350,000.00 for hanger design services at Meacham Airport. Ms. Moore then showed a chart titled “Fund Balance” as follows: Audited Fund Balance 9/30/10 $30,127,000 Plus FY 2011 Revenues $50,776,209 Less FY 2011 Expenditures ($49,824,278) Less Mid-Year Amendment $350,000 Less FY2010 Rollovers ($3,408,995) Unaudited Fund Balance 9/30/2011 *$27,319,936 *Fund Balance Target for FY 11 is $17.5 million *37% of the FY11 Adopted Budget of $47.4 million CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 6 of 20 Consideration And Approval Of FY 2011 Mid- Year Budget Amendments In The Amount Of $350,000 for Design Services for the Police Air Support Hanger at Meacham International Airport (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-B) Ms. Moore advised that the next steps in this process would be to open the public hearing and receive public comments. She stated that upon closing the public hearing, the appropriate action would be to vote on the action item for a FY 11 mid-year budget amendment in the amount of $350,000 for the hangar design services. She added that upon board approval of this action, the final step would be for the City staff to submit a Mayor and Council Communication to the City Council for them to conduct the public hearing and take action. Ms. Moore concluded her presentation. Vice President Zimmerman opened the floor for questions and/or comments. Director Burdette requested clarification as to whether a new hanger building would be designed as opposed to modifying the existing building. Ms. Moore stated that it was to design a new building. Director Burdette requested the location of this facility. She added that the location was yet to be determined. Director Burdette requested to know when the design would be completed. Deputy Chief A. D. Pridgen spoke before the directors regarding this information. He indicated that the facility would be located at Meacham. He added that once the design was completed, they would be looking at a 12 to 18 month period before the building would be constructed and completed for move in. Vice President Zimmerman opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak either for or against the request. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Burdette and seconded by Director Espino, the directors votes seven (7) “ayes” and zero (0) “nays” to close the public hearing and approve the mid-year budget appropriation in the amount of $350,000 for the hangar design services. The motion carried unanimously. Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (Agenda Item V-C) Shallah Graham, Senior Administrative Services Manager, spoke before the directors on this agenda item. Using a PowerPoint presentation, she revised the CCPD Goals as follows: CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 7 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) 1.Manage the budget based on funding priorities. 2.Continue to provide opportunities for citizens to learn about CCPD. 3.Support efforts to reduce violent crime and gang-related activities through enhanced enforcement activities and crime prevention programs. 4.Support efforts to increase the safety of residents and to decrease crime throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods. 5.Support efforts to increase the safety of youth and reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention and intervention programs. 6.Support efforts to enhance crime fighting and prevention tools and efforts through diverse recruitment, training, and retention of high quality officers, technology and equipment, and capital improvements. Ms. Graham reviewed a color-coded chart of the sales tax history from 2002 though 2011, showing the actual revenue in dark blue, the projected revenue in teal and the year to date revenue in orange. Ms. Graham presented a chart of information showing the FY 2012 Projected Revenue Overview as follows: FY 2011 FY 2012 Projected Revenue Budget Budget Increase/Decrease Sales Tax (rate: ½%) 42,237,472 46,304,344 4,066,872 School Security 4,688,182 4,512,439 (175,743) Misc. 164,274 164,274 0 Interest 344,911 344,911 0 Total 47,434,839 51,325,968 3,891,129 She reviewed the following information on the FY 2012 required expenditure increases: FY 2011 Adopted Budget $47,434,839 Contractual Increase $ 883,433 Benefit Increase $ 944,877 Supplemental Pay/Misc. Increases $ 17,957 Fuel Costs $ 228,133 FY 2012 $49,509,239 CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 8 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Ms. Graham presented the Proposed FY 2012 Budget Overview as follows FY 2011 *FY 2012 Revised Proposed Increase/ Programs Budget Budget (Decrease) Violent Crimes and Gangs $11,906495 $12,748,381 $841,886 Neighborhood Crime $10,283,754 $11,200,338 $916,584 School Safety and Youth $ 8,799,066 $ 9,632,472 $833,406 Police Enhancements $24,381,799 $17,588,731 ($6,793,048) Salary Savings from Vacancies ($439,848) ($439,848) 0 Budget Comparison $54,931,246 $50,730,074 ($4,201,172) *FY 2012 Decision Packages not included. Ms. Graham presented a pie-chart showing the FY 2012 Proposed Expenditure Overview. She pointed out that the expenditure overview was $50,730,074. Showing all of the Characters Codes in the Budget, she reviewed the pie chart with the following information: Character 1 Salary Cost $31,268,747 or 62% Character 2 Supply Cost $ 4,256,813 or 8% Character 3 Contractual Services $14,554,512 or 29% Character 4 Capital Equipment $ 650,000 or 1% Ms. Graham presented a chart showing the FY 2012 Proposed Violent Crime and Gangs information as follows: Revised Proposed Authorized Budget Budget Increase/ Programs Positions FY 2011 FY 2012 (Decrease) Zero Tolerance Teams 60 6,344,672 6,714,115 369,443 Strategic Operations Fund 0 691,943 666,934 (25,009) Expanded Narcotics 13 1,165,099 1,368,302 203,203 Investigation Expanded Gang Unit 13 1,379,376 1,483,775 104,399 Crime Prevention Agency 0 200,000 250,000 50,000 Partnership Comin’ Up Gang 0 286,409 326,570 40,161 CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 9 of 20 Intervention Program Gang Graffiti Abatement 6 459,456 464,627 5,171 Stockyards Overtime Deal 0 84,843 97,934 13,091 *Homeland Security 11 1,294,697 1,376,124 81,427 Sub-Total 103 11,906,495 12,748,381 841,886 *Does Not Include Decision Package Ms. Graham showed the following chart and explained it to the directors as follows: Programs AuthorizeRevised Proposed d Budget Budget Increase/ Positions FY 2011 FY 2012 (Decrease ) Neighborhood Patrol Officers 64 6,552,172 7,074,276 522,104 Patrol Support 14 2,426,932 2,698,328 271,396 Code Blue 0 409,499 388,667 (20,832) Police Storefronts (17) 0 65,246 44,993 (20,253) Parks Community Policing 0 638,649 794,074 155,425 Community Based Program 0 191,256 200,000 8,744 Sub-Total 78 $10,283,754 $11,200,338 $916,584 Does Not Include Decision Package Ms. Graham presented a chart showing the FY 2012 Proposed School Safety & Youth as follows: Revised Proposed Authorized Budget Budget Increase/ Programs Positions FY 2011 FY 2012 (Decrease) School Security Initiative 68 7,136,223 7,592,467 456,244 After School Program 0 1,280,000 1,600,000 320,000 Safe Haven Youth Program 0 382,843 440,005 57,162 Sub-Total 68 $8,799,066 $9,632,472 $833,406 Does Not Include Decision Package Ms. Graham showed a chart of the FY 2012 Proposed Police Enhancements as follows: CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 10 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Revised *Proposed Authorized Budget Budget Increase Programs Positions FY 2011 FY 2012 (Decrease) Recruit Officer Training 0 3,345,121 3,293,839 (51,282) Civil Service Pay Plan 0 5,329,547 5,329,547 0 Jail Cost Allocation 0 2,667,979 2,667,979 0 High Mileage Vehicle 0 9,137,403 1,832,119 (7,305,284) Replacement Special Operations Division 0 436,310 468,972 32,662 Vehicles Special Events Overtime 0 558,628 726,645 168,017 Detail Technology Infrastructure 0 1,937,755 2,158,158 220,403 Digital Cameras for Vehicle 0 240,000 120,000 (120,000) Replacement Mobile Data Computers 0 195,510 195,510 0 Taser Replacement 0 65,000 80,930 15,930 Expanded Training Staff 2 215,014 232,589 17,575 Recruitment and Outreach 0 34,500 247,204 212,704 DNA Crime Lab Support 3 219,012 235,239 16,227 Sub-Total 5 $24,382,779 $17,588,731 ($6,793,048) Does Not Include Decision Package Ms. Graham presented a chart showing the FY 2012 Decision Packages as follows: Decision Package Authorized Position Amount Improvement Packages Family Advocacy Center (One Safe Place 0 300,000 Police Radio System 0 5,000,000 Motorcycle Replacement 0 136,000 Reduction Packages Transfer Personnel Cost for Homeland -11 (1,376,124) Security Total Decision Packages -11 4,059,876 CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 11 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Ms. Graham presented a chart showing the FY 2012 Proposed Budget Overview as follows: Authorized Programs Budget Positions Sworn Civilian Violent Crimes and Gangs $11,672,257 92 86 6 Neighborhood Crime $11,200,338 78 64 14 School Safety & Youth $ 9,632,472 68 68 0 Police Enhancements $22,724,731 5 2 3 Salary Savings from 0 0 0 Vacancy Adjustments (439,848) $54,789,950 243 220 23 Ms. Graham reviewed the Balancing of the FY 2012 Budget as follows: FY 2012 Projected Revenue $51,325,968 FY 2012 Project Budget $54,789,950 Out of Balance ($ 3,463,982) Ms. Graham presented a chart showing the FY 2012 Projected Fund Balance as follows: Audited Fund Balance 9/30/10 $30,127,000 Plus: FY 2011 Projected Revenues $50,776,209 Less: FY 2011 Projected Expenditures ($49,824,278) Less: FY 2010 Rollovers ($3,408,9950 Less: Heliport ($350,000) Projected Adjusted Fund Balance 9/30/11 $27,319,936 Plus: FY 2012 Projected Revenue $51,325,968 Less: FY 2012 Projected Expenditures ($54,789,950) Plus: Crime Lab Facility Savings $700,000 Projected Adjusted Fund Balance 9/30/12 $24,555,954 FY 2012 Target @ 37% $20,272,282 Ms. Graham reviewed the FY 2012 Budget Process as follows: CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 12 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Crime Control and Prevention District Board Process May 19 CCPD Board Public Hearing on Proposed FY 12 Budget June 16 CCPD Board Take Action on Proposed FY 12 Budget City Council Process July 12 City Council Public Hearing on Proposed FY 12 Budget Aug 2 City Council Take Action on Proposed FY 12 Budget Ms. Graham concluded her presentation. Ms. Graham advised that the City staff’s recommendation was to open the public hearing, receive public comment and then continue the public hearing until the June 16, 2011, meeting. MOTION : Upon a motion made by Director Scarth and seconded by Director Jordan, the directors voted seven (7) “ayes” and zero (0) “nays”, with President Moncrief and Director Hicks absent, to open the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing Vice President Zimmerman recognized the following individual who requested to speak before the directors. Mr. Luther Perry, 5228 Blue Valley Court, Fort Worth, Texas, 76112, representing the UMOJA and Community Leadership Coalition and retired Fort Worth Police Officer, spoke before the directors regarding the proposed budget. He stated that when the Crime Control and Prevention District was approved he served with the Police Chief in support of this process. He indicated that the City held 55 meetings throughout the City regarding the use of the CCPD funds. He stated at that time the citizens requested that a considerable amount of money be placed in the CCPD budget to deal with crime prevention that would be giving back to the public to determine programs that would assist the Police Department. He added that the terminology that he wanted to use was “seeding”. He stated that at the time the Police Department received federal funding to provide for “weeding” and for “seeding” programs. He stated at the time the public was very clear that they wanted a return on their investment. He stated that he came here today before the board to say that to some degree the public had been denied that privilege or opportunity when there was only $200,000.00 to fund programs that were to aid in the CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 13 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Public Hearing (cont’d) prevention of crimes. He stated today the public was seeing that the money went towards salaries and equipment. He stated that today the Police Department was dealing with a different type of youth and he urged the board that something had to be done in terms of serious consideration had to be given to what the public signed on for and agreed to. He stated that he represented a coalition of folks that were thinking seriously about leading a campaign for the next cycle to deny the Police Department this opportunity because serious consideration was not being given to anything but increasing police salaries. He added he supported good raises and hiring good police officers. He stated that he spent 26 years with the Police Department. He reiterated that the public had been denied the opportunity to be taken seriously. He added that his organization UMOJA had some 55 agencies to apply for the $200,000.00. He stated that they believed in a holistic approach rather than a band aid approach in terms of solving some of the issues in the City of Fort Worth. He pleaded with the board by stating that the citizens did not want to get into the issue of determining what the Police Department needed; however, at the same time there were some valid programs that were in the community that would take little and do much in terms of aiding the department to fight crime in the City. Mr. Petty concluded his remarks. Director Burdette thanks Mr. Perry for his comments. He stated that he felt there were two items on the board’s agenda regarding Mr. Perry’s comments. He stated one was the earlier update on the community-based program applications and then on the back of the second quarterly crime report there was a report on community-based programs. He referenced the five (5) programs that had received funding from the CCPD funding. He added his concern about the report was that it showed what the program did, the amount of money allocated to the program and the to-date amount of money expended. He stated that what it did not tell him was how effective the program was. He added that he did not quarrel with what Mr. Perry stated being that there were probably programs or services out in the community that could provide services and be helpful. He added on the other hand, he felt there needed to be some serious objective measures by which the board could vet these programs to determine what the City was receiving for the dollars spent. He pointed out that simply pointing out how much the program was allocated and how much they have spent did not show how affective these programs may be. Director Burdette indicated that he assumed that the vetting process was done up front when the application process was approved. He referenced the number of applications for next year’s funding. He reiterated that he felt it was crucial to have some type of guideline or system whereby the board could determine how affective they were or were not. He added they CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 14 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Public Hearing (cont’d) probably have different targets and do different things. He added that he felt the programs could be very beneficial and helpful if the funding was put in the right place. Director Moss stated that there were two things that he wanted to ask staff and he did have a real concern as he expressed last year and again this year. He stated that it was that there had not been sufficient funds placed into community-based programming. He stated that there were some specific needs out in the community that needed to be addressed. He pointed out that Mr. Perry mentioned that the City got involved in this overall process with the “weed” and “seed” program. He advised of when Fort Worth was one of the more dangerous cities in the country, with one of the highest murder rates and gang violence, etc. He stated that the City talked about putting funding into “weeding” to get rid of those types of things. He stated that when the “weed” and “seed” funds dried up and the City started its own program with the CCPD here in Fort Worth, he stated the City had not put that much effort toward the “seeding.” He added that this was a real concern. He requested a general explanation again of the community- based programming by the City staff regarding the funding in the amount of $3 million dollars. Ms. Graham explained the breakdown for the proposed budget for 2012 as follows: The Crime Agency Partnership funded at $250,000 Comin’ Up Gang Intervention Program funded at $326,570.00 After School Program funded at $1.6 million Safe Haven Youth Program funded at $440,000 She explained that these added up to $2.6 million. She further explained that the improvement package for the Family Advocacy Center was at $300,000 and the community-based program itself was at $200,000.00. She stated that this totaled $3.1 million Director Moss indicated that he felt all of that was good; however, community-based programming was what he was really concerned about and he felt it needed to be a partnership between the Police Department and those agencies. He stated that it was similar to what had been done in the community development block grant programs and working with those groups so that the City was building capacity within those groups rather than just throwing them out there with funding and expecting them to either make it and if they did not make it, then their programs would be eliminated. Director Moss reiterated that he felt there needed to be more funding in community-based programming. CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 15 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Public Hearing (cont’d) Director Espino indicated that there was a “weed” and “seed” program on the Northside. He pointed out that obviously with what was happening in Washington, D. C., that program was going to be discontinued. He added he wondered if anything could be done with that program through the CCPD. He added that a lot of good people had been working on this program. He asked the staff to take a look at this situation and if it would be eligible for funding. He also requested Ms. Graham clarify the after school program and whether that funding had been reduced and was now being restored to full funding. He indicated that the reason that he was bringing this up was that the after school program was a very successful program. He stated that he did not believe that it was available at every school. He also requested to know what school districts participated in the school security initiative. Ms. Graham indicated that Forth Worth ISD was involved in the school security initiative with 40 officers; Crowley ISD with four (4) officers, Eagle Mountain Saginaw with four (4) officers; Keller ISD with seven (7) officers; Lena Pope Home with one (1); Everman ISD with one (1) officer, Lake Worth ISD with one (1) officer; and she added that there were 10 additional positions that served all of the ISD’s. Ms. Graham advised that the after school program had been reinstated back to the 2010 funding level, which was $1.6 million. She explained that the largest participant was the Fort Worth ISD. She added that there were other schools that also received funding for the after school program. Director Espino suggested that the staff prepare an Informal Report on the after school program and the effects of it. He pointed out his concerns with the funding at the ISD’s and that they had to cut programs and services. He pointed out that while $1.6 million was a lot of funding, he suggested that the staff look to see what gaps there might be in this program for funding needs. He pointed out that it had been a very successful program. He pointed out at one st time the school districts were using 21 Century Grants for this program; however, he was not sure what they were using now. He reiterated that it was a top notch program and he wanted to keep it going. Director Espino indicated his support for the comments made by Director Moss and thus this was the reason he talked about the Northside “weed” and “seed”. He talked about the success of this program and its proven track record and his interest to see that this program continued. He suggested that this program also been looked at. Director Jordan indicated that his questions were more on a 30,000 foot level. He stated that it had to do with the CCPD and the City Council’s role. He stated that it was more towards CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 16 of 20 Consideration of the CCPD FY 2012 Budget in the Amount of $54,803,007 (cont’d) (Agenda Item V-C) Public Hearing (cont’d) the Chief of Police. He asked Chief Halstead about his five year plan that he was ready to roll out regarding the organization of the Police Force. He talked about the number of officers in the CCPD budget regarding new hires to address the attrition in the department. He suggested that Chief Halstead bring forward his five-year plan for the Police Department staffing at a future City Council meeting so that everyone could see what he was suggesting. He stated that while it may be premature to the City’s budget retreat, it appeared to be a plan that he was ready to implement. He reiterated that he felt it would be beneficial to know what that plan was. Chief Halstead indicated that he agreed with Director Jordan and that it probably should be at a Pre- Council Meeting before the City Council. Chief Halstead indicated that the staff had been cautious with the numbers of recruits presented in the proposed CCPD budget due to the budget increases that they saw. He added that they had to keep in mind an increase in recruits would require an increase in the City’s General Fund Budget. He stated that they were trying to watch both arenas cautiously. He explained that from the 30,000 foot level the number of recruits should be more; however, they had to be sensitive to the General Fund Budget and the demands placed on that budget. He indicated that he would work with the City staff to bring back a presentation to the City Council. Assistant City Manager Charles Daniels indicated that he wanted to respond to Director Espino’s request in that an Informal Report could be done for the after school program; however, it might be more beneficial to the board if staff asked Miguel Garcia to come to the board and provide a briefing. Director Espino concurred in that recommendation. Vice President Zimmerman stated that several of the board members had expressed various desires and he recommended that they get with the City staff and work out what these proposed changes would be because they had to be in place for the next meeting, scheduled for June 16, 2011. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Director Jordan and seconded by Director Moss, the directors voted seven (7) “ayes” and zero (0) “nays”, with President Moncrief and Director Hicks absent, to close the public hearing and continue the proposed budget to the meeting scheduled for June 16, 2011. The motion carried unanimously. CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 17 of 20 Citizen Comments (Agenda Item VI) Vice President Zimmerman recognized the following individual who signed up to speak to the directors: Mr. Bryan A. Muhammad, Millions More Movement/P.O.W.E.R Organization, 1225 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, requested to speak before the directors regarding the E.N.O.T.A/At-One Sensitivity Training Program, “Bridging the Gap and Building st Communities”, A 21 Century Police and Community Relations Model on Mutual Respect for Authority. He provided his business card and program handout information on this special program to the directors. He advised that his purpose in appearing before the board was to introduce them to a sensitivity training program. He spoke about the recent shooting of Charal Thomas and that this incident unveiled a very serious black eye in the community, which he stated had been lingering for a number of years. He pointed out that Mr. Perry spoke about the City of Fort Worth in years past being headed for a major crime problem. He stated that a lot his community got out there and began to deal with it by bringing about gang truce and as a result the E.N.O.T.A. program came about and they really began to take charge of their community. He referenced again the shooting of Charal Thomas and that it had brought up in the diverse community that there has been a problem and it was now about to boil over . He stated that it was the issue of having young black and brown youth who were yearning to be free and they really did not know how to respect authority. He stated that on the other side there were young police officers that did not know the historical and cultural issues of America or Fort Worth. He talked about their use of guns. He reiterated that there was an explosive mix out there that was about to boil over and tear up the City. He talked about his work with coalitions and churches, with black and brown people and the Police Chief’s Office and several of the police associations trying to make sure that the lid was kept on a serious problem. He talked about people that were ready to take up arms as they were sick and tired of the oppression. He spoke about his and Mr. Perry’s working in the community to make sure that this did not happen. He talked about all of the facets of the community that have come together to be a part of the coalition. He stated that while the City talked about being one of the most livable cities in the country, nationally Fort Worth’s name was not too good. Mr. Muhammad talked about how E.N.O.T.A. was developed to deal with both aspects. He stated that it would train the police officers with how to employ alternative methods when dealing with a diverse community. He stated that it was designed to come into the school systems and the neighborhoods to train the youth on how to respect and obey those in authority. He added that they recognized that they have a generation of youths that grew up with single mothers and they have a tendency to give their mothers attitudes and then they give the same attitudes to the police officers when they were pulled over and stopped. He stated that they were asking to use some of the CCPD dollars to do what they said that they were going to do when CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 18 of 20 Citizen Comments (cont’d) (Agenda Item VI) they set it up and they asked the tax payers to give this money. He added that was when the City stated that they would invest in “weed” and “seed” and prevention and intervention. He pointed out that a lot of the money was instead being spent on control. He pointed out that a lot of buildings were being built and a lot of hardware was being purchase; however, he added that the City was missing the most important component which was the human investment. He spoke about the program training the youth and that it was a national program that had been tested and had a proven track record throughout many major cities. He stated that the Chief’s office had already done the research and they would be able to give the board glowing reports. He added that they would be glad to come back in the future and give a more detailed report. He stated that they wanted to offer this as a solution to the problems that were existing in the community. He reiterated that the program was an investment in training the police officers to handle situations with the diverse community and in training the youth to deal with authority. He added that this was an investment in the children. He pointed out that it was for all children. Mr. Muhammad advised that this was a pilot program. He indicated that it could be at all of the schools. He added that when the officers were trained that they wanted to start with the East Division and continue throughout the City. Mr. Muhammad completed his comments. At Vice President Zimmerman’s request, Police Chief Halstead responded to comments made by Mr. Perry and Mr. Muhammad. Police Chief Halstead thanked them for attending the meeting and providing their comments. He stated that he had a series of meetings with them since March. He stated that he has requested the Police Department’s academy staff research this program. He stated that they wanted to get a formal report which could be communicated back to the board members. He stated that they also needed to evaluate many aspects of this issue and not isolate it within one area of town. He stated that he respected the pilot program and suggested having it in the high need area first for a small program where they could determine the success of the program. He added that the City needed to look globally on this issue and the many different factors that were involved instead of one police officer and a specific member of the community. He stated that they were also researching other programs with the school districts that were located within the City of Fort Worth. Director Moss talked about Chief Jones in District 5, District 4 and District 8 had looked at this program. He stated that he did feel there was a need to implement some type of pilot program on the east side. He added that Director Hicks was raising the same concerns that he had as it related to sensitivity. He stated that he felt there was a need to move pretty aggressively in dealing with this issue before it did get out of hand. He talked about having conversations with Chief Halstead and that for the moment it was being managed. He added that they have been dealing with this issue for the last two years and it was time to implement some type of CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 19 of 20 Citizen Comments (cont'd) (Agenda Item VI) program that would address those issues. He added he felt the CCPD was one of the areas where the City did have funds that could be allocated to deal with the situation. No one else appeared to speak at this time. Future Agenda Items (Agenda Item VII) Director Espino advised the Tarrant County Juvenile Services had some very interesting data on juvenile crime and he thought that juvenile crime was actually down. He requested Randy Turner or Tarrant County Juvenile Services come and bring the CCPD Board a briefing on juvenile crime and on some of the programs that they have in place. He added he felt as CCPD Board Members and the City Council that they should be looking at partnerships. He questioned what the county was doing with juvenile justice. He added that he felt it was interesting to know that those numbers were turning downward. He stated that there was a concern which was the young female juvenile offenders as this number continued to rise. He stated that this was a nation-wide trend and not unique to Fort Worth or Tarrant County. He stated that he felt it would be helpful to receive a presentation from the Tarrant County Juvenile Services. Vice President Zimmerman confirmed with Director Moss that his request was part of the future agenda items. Adjourn (Agenda Item VIII) With no further presentations or discussions, Vice President Zimmerman adjourned the regular meeting of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors at 8:15 p.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2011. These minutes approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors on the 20th day of June, 2011. APPROVED: Mike' oncrief, Pre rd. t CITY OF FORT WORTH CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD MAY 19, 2011 Page 20 of 20 Minutes Prepared by and Attest: • 410 Marty Hendrix, "\-cretary