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6.1E Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From The Ci Mana er April 26, 2010 Subject Agreement for Service Between the City of Redwood City and the Sequoia Union High School District. Recommendation The City Council authorize the execution of a contract with the Sequoia Union High School District to provide a School Resource Officer four days a week at Sequoia High School for the school year 2009 - 2010. The School District agrees to' compensate the City of Redwood City $30,000.00 for these services. Background Since that fall of 2000, the Redwood City Police Department has, pursuant to contract, provided a School Resource Officer full-time at Sequoia High School. This position is funded on a partnership basis with the police officer's salary being partially supported by the school district for the nine months that school is in session. The School Resource Officer has been involved in a variety of activities that enhance the safety on campus and provide a positive police presence for the students and staff. The school staff and teachers are able to utilize the officer for resolving any issues that arise. The officer helps to supervise sporting events and attends other school functions that allow for the interaction with students in a positive manner. The overall quality of life for the students and teachers has been improved with a safer school environment. The School District has requested an officer for the 2009 - 2010 school year. The contract covers the period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The costs for services are 88,740.00. By mutual agreement, the Sequoia Union High School District will make a single payment of $30,000.00 to offset the cost of providing an officer. Existing police personnel resources are being utilized to provide this service, and the officer position already exists in the police department budget. Alternatives Council could decline to enter the contract and a full-time School Resource Officer would not be assigned to Sequoia High School. A regularly scheduled patrol officer would attend to all calls for service associated with the high school. Fiscal Impact On February 22, 2010, The City Council approved a mid-year budget amendment to add revenues of $30,000.00 to the Police Department budget for fiscal year 2009-2010, (Acct # 150-35148), to reflect this anticipated agreement.