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REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From the City Manager <br /> <br />June 22, 2015 <br /> <br />SUBJECT <br />Agreement for Service between the City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High <br />School District <br /> <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Authorize by motion the execution of a contract with the Sequoia Union High School <br />District to provide a School Resource Officer four days a week at Sequoia High School for <br />the school year 2015-2016. The School District agrees to compensate the City of <br />Redwood City $30,000.00 for these services. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Since the fall of 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has, pursuant to contract, provided a <br />School Resource Officer four days per week at Sequoia High School. This position is funded on a <br />partnership basis with the police officer’s salary being partially supported by the school district for <br />the nine months school is in session. The School Resource Officer has been involved in a variety <br />of activities that enhance the safety on campus and provide a positive police presence for the <br />students and staff. The school staff and teachers are able to utilize the officer for resolving any <br />issues that arise on campus. The officer helps supervise sporting events and attends other school <br />functions that allow for interaction with students in a positive manner. The overall quality of life for <br />the students and staff has been improved with a safer school environment. <br />The School District has requested an officer for the 2015-2016 school year. The contract covers <br />the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The costs for the services are approximately <br />$106,250.00. By mutual agreement, the Sequoia Union High School District will make a single <br />payment of $30,000.00 to offset the cost of providing an officer. Existing police personnel <br />resources are being utilized to provide this service and the officer position already exists in the <br />police department’s budget. <br />ANALYSIS <br />The partnership between Sequoia High School and the Department has been highly <br />successful. The continued presence of the School Resource Officer has reduced campus <br />criminal activity and held gang related activity to an extremely low level. For <br />7.1.A. - Page 1