Authorization to Accept COPS Grant Expenditures - Authorize and accept recommended expenditures for training, equipment, salary, and benefits for 1.5 police officer positions through the State of California fiscal year 2025/26 Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program funds of $224,616 and $223,197 for fiscal year 2024-25 COPS Growth funds for a total grant of $447,813 and appropriate $67,500 in the 631 grant fund.

Summary

The City Council is requested to authorize and accept expenditures totaling $447,813 from the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. These funds will support training, equipment, salary, and benefits for 1.5 police officer positions. The grant includes $224,616 for fiscal year 2025/26 and $223,197 for fiscal year 2024-25 (COPS Growth funds). Additionally, the council will appropriate $67,500 within the 631 grant fund.

Citizen Impact

This action will allow the city to hire and equip additional police personnel, potentially enhancing public safety services and response times within the community.

Confidence

high