HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2008-039 Police Training ContractRESOLUTION NO. R-2008-39
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute
contracts for police training services.
WHEREAS, the training division for the City of Yakima Police Department
has reviewed departmental training needs; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has identified efficiencies in its
training program by sponsoring local training, and charging tuition for attendees
from neighboring law enforcement jurisdictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is authorized -to execute contracts for police training
services, the contracts to be approved as to form by the City Attorney.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this le day of February, 2008.
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 19
For Meeting Of Feb 19, 2008
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of legislation regarding a Police Training Program:
A. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts for police
training services; and
B. An Ordinance Amending the 2008 Budget and Making Appropriations in
the 000 -General Fund, Police Department
SUBMITTED BY: Sam Granato, Police Chief
Cindy Epperson, Financial Services Manager CE_
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Sam Granato — 575-6211
Rod Light — 576-6393
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The training division within the police department continues to evolve and expand. Over the
past couple of years we have been reaching out and bringing quality training to Yakima. In
doing this we have found that we can provide very good training to many more officers. Since
these trainers come with a cost, we are implementing a program whereby Yakima will pay for
the trainers, and charge a "tuition" to attendees from neighboring jurisdictions to offset the cost
of hosting the training. This program is a `win-win" situation for all of the regional agencies, as
relevant training is being held locally, which will reduce related travel costs.
A good example is the Street Survival seminar we are hosting in March. We have reached
the number of attendees to pay the $15,000 the company is charging. We usually enter into a
30 day out contract with these companies so that if we don't have a sufficient number that will
be attending to cover our costs, we opt out of the training and lose nothing.
An estimate of additional training funds needed for 2008 is $50,000. The attached
appropriation is balanced with interagency revenue for the tuition payments and training
professional services in this same amount, as this program is anticipated to be self-sustaining.
Resolution X Ordinance X Other (Specify)
Contract Mail to (name and address):
Phone:
Funding Source General Fund- unappropriated fund balance
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: A: Adopt Resolution
B. Read the attached ordinance by title only at the February 19, 2008 Council Meeting. Pass
ordinance after second reading at the March 4, 2008 Council Meeting.
• BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Adopt Resolution