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REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From the City Manager <br /> <br />June 26, 2017 <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 />By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement Between the <br />City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High School District for School Resource <br />Program in the amount of $30,000 for a School Resource Officer at Sequoia High School for <br />the school year 2017-18 <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Beginning in the fall of 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has, pursuant to <br />contract, provided a School Resource Officer four days per week (40 Hours) at Sequoia <br />High School. This position is funded on a partnership basis with the Officer’s salary being <br />partially supported by the Sequoia Union High School District for the nine months school is <br />in session. The School Resource Officer has been involved in a variety of activities that <br />enhance the safety on campus and provides a positive police presence for the students and <br />staff. The school staff and teachers are able to utilize the Officer for resolving any issues <br />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 <br />life for the students and staff has been improved with a safer school environment. <br /> <br />The School District has requested a School Resource Officer for the 2017-18 school year. <br />The contract covers the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The costs for the <br />services are approximately $112,710. By mutual agreement, the Sequoia Union High <br />School District will make a single payment of $30,000 to partially offset the cost of <br />providing a School Resource Officer. Existing police personnel resources are being utilized <br />to provide this service and funding for this service is included in the Recommended FY <br />2017-18 budget. <br /> <br />ANALYSIS <br />The partnership between Sequoia High School and the Police Department has been <br />highly successful. The continued presence of the School Resource Officer has reduced <br />campus criminal activity and held gang related activity to an extremely low level. For <br />6.1.H. - Page 1