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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/22/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0726
LOG NAME: 3535SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM FY21
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreements with Fort Worth, Keller, Eagle Mountain Saginaw, Crowley, Northwest and Lake Worth Independent
School Districts, as well as Lena Pope Home, Inc., to Operate the School Resource Officer Program (Formerly the School Security Initiative
Program) for Fiscal Year 2021 in the Total Amount of $6,799,433.38 (CCPD Funded)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of the School Resource Officer Program Agreements with the Fort Worth, Keller,
Eagle Mountain Saginaw, Crowley, Northwest and Lake Worth Independent School Districts, as well as Lena Pope Home, Inc., to operate the
School Resource Officer Program for Fiscal Year 2021 in the total amount of $6,799,433.38.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and area independent school districts (ISDs) work together to provide youth a safe educational
environment by providing FWPD officers at schools within the city limits of Fort Worth. Under the School Resource Officer Program, operational
costs, equipment funds, and personnel costs are provided through the Crime Control Prevention District (CCPD) budget, which is then reimbursed
pursuant to the terms of the Agreements with each school district and Lena Pope Home, Inc.
For Fiscal Year 2021, a total of 82 officers are assigned to the School Resource Officer Program with a total budget of $11,075,612.00, of which
$6,799,433.38 will be allocated for the School Resource Officer Program Agreements with the school districts and Lena Pope Home, Inc. The
participating school districts, and Lena Pope Home Inc., reimburse CCPD for 50 percent of operating and personnel costs for 71 of the 82
positions. Keller ISD and Eagle Mountain Saginaw each have 1 mobile officer to rotate between schools specifically within the school district.
Keller ISD and Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD will reimburse CCPD for 100 percent of the dedicated officer's costs. The remaining nine supervisor
and relief positions, consisting of two relief officers, one detective, five sergeants, and one lieutenant, are reimbursed to CCPD at 100 percent.
The reimbursement costs of the supervisor and relief positions are apportioned to each participant based on the number of officers assigned to
each school district.
During the term of these contracts, October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, each participant will have a set number of officers assigned to
them as follows:
- Fort Worth ISD will have forty-four officers assigned to them at a cost of $4,017,899.40.
- Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD will have six officers assigned to them at a cost of $706,149.97.
- Crowley ISD will have five officers assigned to them at a cost of $636,829.47.
- Keller ISD will have four officers plus a dedicated, mobile officer assigned to them at a cost of $526,586.49.
- Lake Worth ISD will have one officer assigned to them at a cost of $91,315.89.
- Northwest ISD will have eight officers assigned to them at a cost of $729,336.27.
- Lena Pope Home Inc., will have one officer assigned to them at a cost of $91,315.89
Payments from the participating school districts and the Lena Pope Home shall be rendered to the City on a monthly basis and deposited into a
CCPD account. The total expected reimbursement amount is $6,799,433.38.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Fort
Worth and surrounding ISDs
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, contingent upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget by City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal
Year 2021 Budget of the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund. The Police Department (and Financial Management Services) is responsible
for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police Department has the responsibility to
validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Ed Kraus 4231