From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Resolution in support of a Department of Justice (DOJ), Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS Office) grant application for the 2016 Community Policing Development (CPD) Program in the amount of $12,000
Presenter
Steve Dye, Chief of Police
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Grand Prairie Police Department continues to seek opportunities to strengthen one of its core values; the development of vital community relationships. With the understanding that 21st Century Policing will require “mutual trust and cooperation” with community leaders and stakeholders, the Department continues to focus on building these collaborative relationships. The strengthening of the Grand Prairie Police Department’s Youth Boxing Program will enhance, maximize, and sustain this community engagement.
The Grand Prairie Police Department’s Youth Boxing program began in 2012 and is open to citizens of the City and students of the Grand Prairie Independent School District (GPISD) between the ages of 12 and 18. Through the partnership with the GPISD, the Department was able to secure a fully featured boxing gym as a training location. With assistance from local charitable organizations and private donations, funding was received for equipment and travel expenses. This program has proven to exemplify and model the essence of 21st Century Policing initiatives.
In order to function, the program utilizes off duty sworn Police Officers who either volunteer their time or are remunerated with compensatory time for their efforts. However, the majority of the work is performed by civilian volunteer coaches who donate approximately four hours per day, averaging 16 hours per week. These volunteer hours do not include the additional required time spent at weekend tournaments. In 2015, the volunteer coaches accrued 2,105 hours out of a total of 2,983 volunteer hours accrued. The Grand Prairie Police Department is seeking this grant in order to offer monthly stipends (averaging $300 to $400 per month) to coaches for their time spent in this program.
The Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee reviewed this item on June 6, 2016 and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Financial Consideration
None. There is no required cash match or in-kind match from the City.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2016 COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT (CPD) PROGRAM TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL
WHEREAS, The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is seeking applications for funding under the FY 2016 COPS Community Development Program;
WHEREAS, the Grand Prairie Police Department wishes to apply for funding for monthly stipends (averaging $300 to $400 per month) for volunteer coaches in the amount of $12,000;
WHEREAS, there is no City cash match or in-kind requirement;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
SECTION 1. the City of Grand Prairie is authorized to submit an application for a Community Oriented Policing Services grant for the Community Development Program.
SECTION 2. the City Manager of the City of Grand Prairie is empowered to accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City Council;
SECTION 3. in the event of loss or misuse of U.S. Department of Justice funds, the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie assures that the funds will be returned to USDOJ in full;
SECTION 4. this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in accordance with the Charter of the City of Grand Prairie and it is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 7th DAY OF JUNE, 2016.