TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Chief Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2521 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Police |
Tim Gately |
Captain |
TITLE:
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Approval of the 2020-2021 School Resource Officer Agreement (City of Redmond & Lake Washington School District)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Renewal of the 2020-2021 School Resource Officer agreement between the Lake Washington School District and the City of Redmond. This is a continuation of the service the Redmond Police Department currently provides to the Lake Washington School District and allows for funding to be received in consideration for services provided.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Interlocal Agreements are required to be authorized by Council.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The 2020-2021 agreement was delayed due to LWSD staffing changes and priorities due to COVID-19. The Police Department anticipates negotiating a new agreement prior to the 2021-2022 academic year.
OUTCOMES:
The City of Redmond provides School Resource Officer services to the Lake Washington School District. This includes three regularly employed police officers assigned to Redmond High School, Redmond Middle School, and Rose Hill Middle School. The School Resource Officers will act as a law enforcement resource, maintain the peace on school district property, and provide law enforcement counseling as requested and mutually agreed upon, as well as support services, as identified in the agreement. This renewal is for the 2020-2021 academic year.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
This agreement will allow for the City to receive $74,000 from LWSD.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000329 General Fund Revenue (LWSD as funding source)
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund Revenue
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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6/15/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If this agreement is not approved, the City will not be able to receive reimbursement for services provided.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Redmond SRO Agreement 2020-2021