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61. - Page 1 of 8 <br />/<�ik <br />Redwood <br />CitylCallifornia <br />Founded 1867 <br />A,&/ <br />DATE: June 10, 2019 <br />SUBJECT <br />STAFF REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From the City Manager <br />Agreement for Service between the City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High School District <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />By Motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract between the City and the <br />Sequoia Union High School District in the amount of $30,000 to partially offset the cost of providing a <br />School Resource Officer four days a week at Sequoia High School for the 2019-2020 school year. <br />STRATEGIC INITIATIVE <br />Public Safety <br />BACKGROUND <br />Beginning in the fall of 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has, pursuant to contract, provided <br />a School Resource Officer four days per week (40 Hours) at Sequoia High School. This position is funded <br />on a partnership basis with the police officer's salary being partially supported by the school district for <br />nine months when school is in session. The School Resource Officer has been involved in a variety of <br />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 for resolving any issues that arise <br />on campus. The officer helps supervise sporting events and attends other school functions that allow <br />for interaction with students in a positive manner. The overall quality of life for the students and staff <br />has been improved with a safer school environment. <br />The School District has requested an officer for the 2019-2020 school year. The contract covers the <br />period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The costs for the services are approximately $210,000. <br />By mutual agreement, the Sequoia Union High School District will make a single payment of $30,000 to <br />offset the cost of providing an officer. Existing police personnel resources are being utilized to provide <br />this service and the officer position already exists in the Police Department's operating budget. <br />328 <br />