2020/09/02 Council Agenda Packet

E V E R E T T City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: FY2020 COPS Hiring Program Council Bill # interoffice use Project: Funds to hire new community policing positions ............................. Partner/Supplier : U.S. Department of Justice / COPS Office Agenda dates requested: Location: City of Everett 8/26/2020, 9/2/20 Preceding action: N/A Fund: 031/Police Briefing Proposed action Consent Fiscal summary statement: Action X 9.2.20 Ordinance The City of Everett has been awarded $6,054,160 in federal funding from the Department of Public hearing Justice, COPS Hiring Program. This allocation will be utilized for partial funding to hire new police officers over a three-year period with a focus on addressing ongoing public safety challenges in Yes x No our community. Budget amendment: Yes X No PowerPoint presentation: Project summary statement: Yes x No The $6,054,160 grant funds from the COPS Hiring Program will assist the Everett Police Attachments: Department with increased staffing in our patrol and traffic safety divisions, add resources during Award Documents and peak call load periods and increase the size of our bicycle unit, allowing for expansion and Certifications enhancement of these resources outside of the downtown area and into our neighborhoods. Department(s) involved: Police, Legal Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Contact person: Authorize the Major to sign all necessary documents and agreements with the John DeRousse Department of Justice, COPS Hiring Program regarding the award acceptance and utilization of the COPS Hiring Program funding in the amount of $6,054,160. Phone number: 425-257-8408 Email: jderousse@everettwa.gov Initialed by: Department head Administration Council President