RESOLUTION NO. ___-2024
RESOLUTION OF THE FORT BRAGG CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FORT BRAGG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR ONE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER.
WHEREAS, Fort Bragg Unified School District (FBUSD) has requested a School Resource Officer (SRO) be assigned to the District during the normal school year; and WHEREAS, the FBUSD has agreed to reimburse the City up to 70% of salary and benefits for one police officer assigned as an SRO; and WHEREAS, the Fort Bragg Police Department (FBPD) also desires to assign an SRO to the District to enhance student safety; and WHEREAS, the FBPD currently has staffing to support an SRO in the FBUSD; and WHEREAS, the SRO will work to restore youth-based programs in the District to decrease drug use, violence, and gang participation; and WHEREAS, the SRO will enhance the engagement between the police and youth community; and WHEREAS, there will be cost savings to the City budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg does hereby approve and authorize the city manager to execute a contract with Fort Bragg Unified School District, for the assignment and reimbursement for one School Resource Officer.
The above and foregoing Resolution was introduced by Councilmember ________, seconded by Councilmember ________, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fort Bragg held on the 22nd day of July, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
BERNIE NORVELL
Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Sanchez
City Clerk
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