TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard |
425-556-2201 |
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Police |
Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2529 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
TITLE:
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Public Safety Funding Plan Elements
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
For Council’s review and comment, in Attachment A is the Public Safety Funding Plan elements which are being discussed with the Public Safety Sounding Board. A Study Session has been scheduled for April 26th to review the Police and Fire Strategic Plans and the analysis behind the need for additional public safety resources. At the Committee meeting, staff would like Council’s input on additional information they might need to facilitate a robust discussion in April.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Police and Fire Strategic Plans
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Per discussions during the 2021-2022 budget process, staff had updated the Council on the declining buying power of the 2007 Public Safety Levy and the need to enhance public safety services based on future growth. Over the coming months, staff will be discussing with the City Council the funding plan elements, community feedback and highlighting a potential service package that will go to the voters in November.
OUTCOMES:
Per the conversation with Council at the February Public Safety and Human Services Committee of the Whole, staff has engaged a Public Safety Sounding Board to provide input, feedback, ideas, and recommendations relevant to the ongoing development of a Public Safety Funding Plan that may lead to a ballot measure in November. As a part of the discussions, the Police and Fire Departments, based on their strategic plans, have identified opportunities to keep pace with growth and enhance safety in Redmond.
Discussions with the Council, Community and the Public Safety Sounding Board will be ongoing for much of the year leading up to the November election (please see the milestones in Attachment B).
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Attachment B outlines the key milestones for community outreach.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Currently the City has engaged a group of community members to participate on the Public Safety Sounding Board to share their ideas and thoughts about public safety services in Redmond. A variety of other communication platforms are being used to reach out to community members, including community meetings, surveys (statistically valid and questionnaires, small group meetings and website and social media postings.
• Feedback Summary:
A summary of all feedback will be presented to Council in April and June.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The total cost of the levy proposal will be determined after community outreach efforts are completed.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/15/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/26/2022 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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5/10/2022 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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6/21/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Receive Information |
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7/5/2022 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
The deadline to approve a resolution to place a ballot measure on the November ballot is August 2, 2022.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation of Public Safety Funding Plan elements
Attachment B: Public Safety Funding Plan Milestones