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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of December 11, 2017 — Regular Meeting Page 7 of 15 BA #18-012 Explanation of Request: This item seeks City Commission approval for the Police Department to donate $750 from State Law Enforcement Trust Funds to the Central Florida Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. Account Number Account Description Amount Increase: 104-0610-521.82-00 Aids to Private Organizations $750 104-0000-389.90-00 Other Non -Operating Sources $750 Recommendation: The City Manager and the Police Chief recommended approval of the donation to the Central Florida Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors in the amount of $750 and related Budget Amendment # 18-012. I. Acceptance of U.S. Department of Justice COPS Grant Award for FY 2017-2018 Introduction: Consideration to accept the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Grant in the amount of approximately $325,967 over a three-year period for the hiring of three new entry level career law enforcement officers in order to increase community policing capacities and support crime prevention efforts is requested. Background: The COPS Hiring Program (CHP) is a competitive grant that is open to all state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies with primary law enforcement authority. The U.S. Department of Justice has allocated approximately $137 million in funding for FY 2017-2018. The FY 2017-2018 COPS Grant CHP award will cover up to 75% of the approved entry-level salary and fringe benefits of each newly hired sworn career law enforcement officer over the three (3) year award period. The grant requires a minimum 25% local funding match with a maximum federal share of $125,000 per officer position. Grant funding will be $325,967 with a City match of $108,655 entry-level salary and fringe benefits for three (3) full-time sworn officers. Budget Impact: The budget impact will include the recognition of new grant revenue against the additional cost to carry the three new officers. It may be necessary to formally authorize the creation of more positions also. More information is needed before the City can accurately measure the budget impact for FY 2018. This matter will be brought back to the City Commission in January. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Police Chief recommended approval to accept the COPS Grant funds in the amount of approximately $325,967. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0.