CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
November 18, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Approval of aN EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FY 2024-25 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following actions:
Approve the following resolution (Attachment No. 1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-185– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AmendING the FY 2024-25 Operating BUDGET BY increasing revenue estimates and appropriations by $400,000 Approve an expenditure plan for FY 2024-25 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) in the amount of $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 enhancements. For FY 2024-25, the City is expected to receive approximately $400,000. The Police Department proposes to utilize these SLESA funds on four (4) separate projects: Part-Time Cold Case Investigator, Enhanced Police Vehicles, Handheld Radio Equipment and SWAT equipment.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will amend FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates (281-2090-40873-58803) and appropriations (281-2090-5XXXX-58803) in the amount of $400,000.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On December 18, 2023, the City Council approved the Police Department’s FY 2022-23 SLESA expenditure plan in the amount of $400,000.
DISCUSSION:
The Pomona Police Department continues to receive an annual allocation of SLESA funds, which is based on population and the availability of supporting Vehicle Licensing Fee monies. Over the last decade, the Police Department has received funding for this program to purchase an array of advanced technology and equipment. The purchase of these items has significantly improved operational capabilities and enhanced the safety of citizens and officers, while also reducing crime and lowering law enforcement costs.
FY 2024-25 SLESA Expenditure Plan
Part-time Cold Case Investigator – ($40,000)
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, including advanced DNA analysis. Until all existing cold case files have been thoroughly reviewed by PD management, this part-time position will be funded as a temporary project.
Enhanced Police Vehicles-($311,600)
Utilizing the funds provided through the SLESA program, the Police Department intends to purchase and equip pursuit-rated vehicles and/or specialty vehicles for Police Department personnel, depending on the total amount of funding received. The pursuit-rated vehicles may be used for field operations, emergency response and/or special assignments, thereby providing a significant improvement of the operational capabilities of the Police Department.
Handheld Radio Equipment - ($28, 000)
Purchase of Motorola APXG000 Hand-Held Radio FlashPort Upgrade will upgrade (32) APXG000 Handheld radios to the current ICI / TDM operating platform. Currently, these radios are inoperable on our system due to being purchased prior to our most recent Radio System Upgrade (New Radio Project). This requested expenditure falls within the scope of SLESA as a benefit for front line law enforcement to support the daily communication needs of our front-line police officer, as well as interoperability with other City, County and other Local Law Enforcement agencies. This expenditure will allow radio equipment to be upgraded and become fully compatible with our radio system.
SWAT Equipment- ($20,400)
The Police Department currently utilizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones to enhance public and officer safety. The use of the drone allows for real-time information to be relayed to law enforcement personnel during critical incidents involving the SWAT Team, which provides invaluable information to include the identification of potential threats. The drone has a live visual feed that includes infrared and night vision for operating in darkness. The police department’s current indoor operating drone has become damaged and disabled. The current drone is unreliable, and repair costs/serviceability are no longer viable or part of a financially responsible solution. This project will utilize SLESA funds to purchase a new drone, replacing the existing one.
Prepared by:
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Claudia Huerta, Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2024-185
Police FY 2024-25 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Expenditure Plan