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<br />REPORT <br /> <br />6.1E <br />Page 1 <br /> <br /> <br />November 5, 2007 <br /> <br />SUBJECT <br />Agreement for Service Between the City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High <br />School District. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The City Council authorizes the execution of a contract with the Sequoia Union High <br />School District to provide a School Resource Officer four days a week at Sequoia High <br />School for the school year 2007 - 2008. The School District agrees to compensate the <br />City of Redwood City $61,893.40 for these services. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Since the fall of 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has, pursuant to contract, <br />provided a School Resource Officer full-time at Sequoia High School. This position is <br />funded on a partnership basis with the police officer's salary split 50 I 50 between the <br />School District and the Redwood City Police Department for the nine months that 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 provide 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. The officer helps to 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 teachers has been improved with a safer school environment. <br /> <br />The School District has requested an officer for the 2007 - 2008 school year. The <br />contract covers the period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The costs for <br />services are $123,786.81. By mutual agreement, the Sequoia Union High School <br />District will pay for half of the officer's salary. The School District has elected to make <br />one payment of $61,893.40 in June 2008. Existing police personnel resources are being <br />utilized to provide this service. The officer position already exists in the police <br />department budget. <br /> <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />Council could decline to enter the contract and a full-time School Resource Officer <br />would not be assigned to Sequoia High School. A regularly scheduled patrol officer <br />would attend to all calls for service associated with the high school. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The Sequoia Union High School District would agree to pay $61,893.40 into the City of <br />Redwood City general fund. <br /> <br />~~ Jj ~ <br />Brian G. Weiss <br />Patrol Sergeant <br /> <br /> <br />Louis A. Cobarruviaz <br />Police Chief '. <br /> <br />