CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
January 9, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Approval of the Police Department’s Expenditure Plan for FY 2022-23 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-03– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE Police Department’s Expenditure Plan for THE FY 2022-23 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA), and Amending the FY 2022-23 Operating BUDGETS BY increasing revenue estimates and appropriations by $400,000 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Each fiscal year, the State of California allocates funds to counties and cities to be deposited into a Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA). The SLESA funds received may only be used to fund “front line” law enforcement equipment and enhancements. For FY 2022-23, the City is expected to receive approximately $400,000. The Police Department proposes to utilize these SLESA funds on five (5) separate projects: Part-Time Cold Case Investigator, Police Vehicles, Replacement Weapons and the purchase of new Mobile Video Audio System Equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact is neutral due to an increase in grant revenues (281-2090-40873-58769) and corresponding appropriations (281-2090-5XXXX-58769) of $400,000.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved the Police Department’s FY 2021-22 SLESA expenditure plan in the amount of $355,000.
DISCUSSION:
The Pomona Police Department continues to receive an annual allocation of SLESA funds, which is based on population and availability of supporting Vehicle Licensing Fee monies. Over the last decade, the Police Department has received funds from this program to purchase an array of advanced technology and equipment to dramatically improve operational capabilities and enhance citizen and officer safety while reducing crime and lowering law enforcement costs.
FY 2022-23 SLESA Expenditure Plan
Part-time Cold Case Investigator – ($45,000)
The Police Department’s Homicide Unit has identified a number of older (cold) cases that require a fresh review by an investigator. This part-time position will be a non-sworn investigator with extensive homicide investigation experience. The investigator will review cold cases and analyze them for additional follow-up. The investigator will also screen and consider cases for additional evidence processing with the latest in forensic technology, to include advanced DNA analysis. This part-time position will continue to be funded as a temporary project until PD management has determined that all existing cold case files have been reviewed thoroughly.
Enhanced Police Vehicles-($225,000)
Utilizing the funds provided through the SLESA program, the Police Department intends to purchase and equip at least six (6) new pursuit-rated vehicles and/or specialty vehicles for Police Department personnel, depending on the total amount of funding received. The vehicles may be used for field operations, emergency response and/or special assignments thereby providing a significant improvement to the operational capabilities of the Police Department.
Purchase of Replacement Service Weapons — ($100,000)
Purchase Replacement Service Weapons for the Police Department as needed. These weapon types include, but are not limited to, the replacement of existing handguns, shotguns and patrol rifles with like models; due to age, use and wear.
Mobile Audio Video System Equipment- ($30,000)
The Police Department currently utilizes a Mobile Audio Video system to record video and audio evidence while making contacts in the field and while investigating crimes. This equipment includes fixed cameras in the Department’s police vehicles and body worn cameras worn by officers and other staff. Some components for this system are over five years old and are beginning to fail as a result of age and use. This project will utilize SLESA funds to purchase new control heads, DVRs, body-worn cameras and other equipment to maintain the system and to ensure proper operations.
Prepared by:
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Claudia Huerta
Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2023-03
Approval of FY 2022-23 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Expenditure Plan