CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
December 1, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Approval of aN EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR FY 2025-26 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. 2025-137– A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, AmendING the FY 2025-26 Operating BUDGET BY increasing revenue estimates BY $472,479 and appropriations by $354,591 Approve an expenditure plan for FY 2025-26 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) in the amount of $354,591 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 2025-26, the City is expected to receive approximately $472,479. The Police Department proposes to utilize these SLESA funds on four (4) separate projects: Part-Time Cold Case Investigator, Enhanced Police Vehicles, Patrol Rifles and Grappler equipment.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will amend FY 2025-26 Operating Budget by increasing revenue estimates (281-2090-40873-00000) by $472,479 and appropriations (281-2090-5XXXX-00000) in the amount of $354,591. This revised budget includes $210,256 of available fund balance being utilized to help fund the FY 20256-26 SLESA expenditure plan.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On June 2, 2025, the City Council adopted the FY 2025-26 budget that included $328,144 of SLESA appropriations.
On November 18, 2024, the City Council approved the Police Department’s FY 2024-25 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.
Prepared by:
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Jorge Quintana, Administrative Services Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment No. 1 – Resolution No. 2025-137
Police FY 2025-26 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) Expenditure Plan