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REPORT <br /> To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From the City Manager' <br /> <br />December 2, 2002 <br /> <br />Subject <br />Agreement for Service between The City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High School District. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br />The Council authorizes the execution of a contract with the Sequoia Union High School District to provide a <br />School Resource Officer four days a week at Sequoia High School. The School District agrees to <br />compensate the City of Redwood City $36,657.31 for these services. <br /> <br />Background <br />Since the fall of 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has, pursuant to contract, provided a School <br />Resource Officer full-time at Sequoia High School. The School Resource Officer has been involved in a <br />variety of activities that enhance the safety on campus and provide a positive police presence for the students <br />and staff. The school staff and teachers are able to utilize the officer daily for resolving any issues that arise <br />with students. The officer also helps to coordinate sporting events and attends other school functions that <br />allows for interaction with students in a positive manner. The overall quality of life for students and teachers <br />has been improved with a safer school environment. <br /> <br />The School District has requested an officer again for the 2002-2003 school year. The contract covers the <br />period from September 3, 2002 through June 13, 2003. The entire cost for the service is $73,314.63. By <br />mutual agreement, the Sequoia Union High School District will pay for half of the officer. The School District <br />has elected to make a one-time payment of $36,657.31. Existing police personnel resources are being <br />utilized to provide this service. The position already exists in the police department budget. <br /> <br />Alternative <br />Council could decline to enter the contract, and a regularly scheduled patrol officer would attend to all calls for <br />service associated with the high school. The extra services would cease. <br /> <br />Fiscal Impact <br />The School District has agreed to pay $36,657.31 into the City of Redwood Citv~ner~l fund.j.~,~ <br /> <br />Brian G. Weiss Ronald MatuszaK Ed Everett <br />Sergeant Deputy Police Chief City Manager <br /> <br />Attachments <br />1. The Agreement for Service between the City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High School District. <br /> <br />2. The City of Redwood City calculation of officer salary for period of 9 months. <br /> <br /> <br />