HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0070) M&C 19-0193City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0193
LOG NAME: 35SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM FY20
SUBJECT
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 2020 in the Total Amount of $6,256,397.62 (CCPD Funded) (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
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 2020 in the total amount of $6,256,397.62.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and area school districts 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 2020, a total of 79 officers are assigned to the School Resource Officer Program with a total budget of $10,178,042.00, of which
$6,256,397.62 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 69 of the 79
positions. Keller ISD has a mobile officer to rotate between schools specifically within the school district. Keller 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, 2019, through September 30, 2020, 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 $3,894,050.11.
- Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD will have six officers assigned to them at a cost of $530,018.89.
- Crowley ISD will have five officers assigned to them at a cost of $442,635.69.
- Keller ISD will have four officers plus a dedicated, mobile officer assigned to them at a cost of $506,709.44.
- Lake Worth ISD will have one officer assigned to them at a cost of $88,527.13.
- Northwest ISD will have eight officers assigned to them at a cost of $705,929.22.
- Lena Pope Home Inc., will have one officer assigned to them at a cost of $88,527.14.
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 $6,256,397.62.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that, contingent upon adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget by City Council, funds will be available in the Fiscal
Year 2020 Budget of the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund and the Police Department is responsible for verifying the availability of funds
prior to an expenditure being made. The Police Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Ed Kraus 4231
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane 4547