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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT
ACCEPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS OPTION FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT 2024-25 AND APPROVING THE
SPENDING PLAN
WHEREAS, the State of California has provided supplemental funding to local law enforcement agencies through the continuation of funding for the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant program through the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA); and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Government Code Sections 30061-30063, a percentage of the funds are allocated to counties and cities, based upon population, for law enforcement services to be allocated at a minimum of $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the 2024/25 State Budget includes funding COPS/SLESA program, which includes approximately $725,822 allocated to the City of Fremont Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature mandates this money be spent for front line law enforcement purposes and may not be used to supplant any existing law enforcement services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, on ________, 2025, the City Council held a hearing to consider the expenditure of the COPS/SLEA funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FREMONT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to accept the COPS/SLESA Grant from the State of California in the amount of $725,822. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute and submit all documents, including, without limitation, agreements, amendments with the granting agency, and payment requests in compliance with COPS/SLESA Grant requirements.
SECTION 2. The City of Fremont hereby approves the spending plan for the COPS/SLESA funds attached hereto as Exhibit A and finds that the proposed expenditures will be for supplemental police services as authorized by the grant and will not supplant existing funding.
ADOPTED _________, 2025 by the City Council of the City of Fremont by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Spending Plan
Description Cost
Police Safety Gear
• New/replacement police safety gear for use by front line police personnel such as:
o PAPR Safety Respirators
$88,000
Police Field Supplies and Equipment
• New, improved or replacement field equipment for use by front line police personnel such as, but not limited to:
o Ballistic Helmets and vests
o Vehicle accessories and/or equipment
o Items such as computers, monitors, printers, software, mobile devices or other miscellaneous Police equipment in need of an upgrade or replacement
$166,077
Police Capital Equipment
• New, improved or replacement capital equipment for use by front line police personnel such as, but not limited to:
o Additional Police vehicles and outfitting of equipment o Cell Site Simulator
o Purchase of additional Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Drone for use in critical events, fugitive apprehension and rescue operations as part of existing program
$471,745
Total Costs
$725,822