City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: MAY 3, 2022 FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,800 FOR RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE REGIONAL FUGITIVE TASK FORCE FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION ISSUE:
Authorize a supplemental appropriation for an additional $24,800 for the participation of the Riverside Police Department in the U.S. Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force for a total amount of $150,000 for the term of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council:
With at least five affirmative votes, authorize the CFO, or his designee, to record an increase revenue and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $24,800 in the Grants and Special Programs Fund, United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force, revenue and expenditure accounts for a total amount of $150,000; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the US Marshals Service Obligation Document to acknowledge reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the task force in an amount up to $150,000.
BACKGROUND:
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) Regional Fugitive Task Force investigates and arrests persons who have active state and federal warrants for their arrest. Violent offenders are the primary focus of the task force.
On March 15, 2022, the City Council increased revenues and authorized supplemental appropriations in the total amount of $533,475 in the Grants and Special Programs Fund, for various Police Department Task Force Programs, including $125,200 for overtime reimbursement for participation in the USMS Regional Fugitive Task Force.
DISCUSSION:
In March 2022, the Police Department was notified that funding in the amount of $150,000 would be made available for the Riverside Police Department’s participation on the USMS Regional Fugitive Task Force. This amount is $24,800 more than the amount of the appropriation approved by City Council on March 15, 2022. Therefore, the Department is returning to City Council for approval of a supplemental appropriation for the additional funding.
The funding will be used for the reimbursement of overtime costs for participation in the USMS Regional Fugitive Task Force. Task forces help the Riverside Police Department to insure a well-coordinated law enforcement effort and increase the flow of intelligence information among the various law enforcement agencies in the region.
The funds are distributed based on the Federal Fiscal Year, which spans October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, it is anticipated that approximately $112,500 will be received in FY 2021/22 (July 1 through June 30) with the remaining funding in the approximate amount of $37,500 received in FY 2022/23.
The timing of the reimbursements may vary dependent upon overtime worked by assigned officers. Once the maximum reimbursement is reached, which could occur during the current fiscal year (July 1 through June 30), there will be no further reimbursements.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority No. 2 Community Well-Being and Goal number No. 2.4 – Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust.
This item aligns with EACH of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to improving quality of life by creating a safe environment in partnership with the people it serves. RPD’s ability to partner with Federal, County and local agencies serves to benefit the public safety of the City’s diverse populations, and results in the greater public good.
Equity – RPD provides public safety services to all residents in the City of Riverside. The partnership between RPD and other law enforcement agencies helps provide equitable distribution of public safety services.
Fiscal Responsibility – RPD’s participation in the above-mentioned task force provides reimbursement for partnership opportunities and reduces the burden on the General Fund.
Innovation – RPD must constantly change and adapt to meet the community’s changing needs and prepare for the future. These partnerships provide the Department with additional resources and funding to achieve this goal.
Sustainability & Resiliency – The reimbursement from this program allows RPD to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future and ensures the City’s capacity to preserves, adapt and grow.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of this action is the receipt of revenue in the amount of $24,800 for a total reimbursement amount of $150,000. Upon Council approval, record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force Program, revenue account number 9174900-331100 and expenditure account number 9174900-411501.
Prepared by: Larry V. Gonzalez, Chief of Police
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Approved by: Lea Deesing, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: US Marshals Service Obligation Document
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