03.13 Police Training Leadership Programs1. SUBJECT
Appropriation of funds from the Federal Asset Forfeiture unreserved fund balance for two police
training leadership programs, in the amount of $29,600.
2. SUMMARY
The Police Department is requesting an appropriation of Federal Asset Forfeiture funds to send
one participant to the 21S Century Leadership program and one participant to the Senior
Executives in State and Local Government program. The programs are interactive courses
designed to provide insight into a wide array of strategic management and leadership issues.
3. RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the appropriation of $29,600 from (355) Federal Asset Forfeiture unreserved fund
balance to expenditure account number 355.4011.51830.00000 Federal Asset Forfeiture,
Overnight Training.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Upon appropriation, funds will be available to cover the cost of the programs as follows:
355.4011.51830.00000 Federal Asset Forfeiture, Overnight Training $29,600
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
4d. Provide Outstanding Public Service Foster an environment of leadership, teamwork, and
innovation.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Public Safety Goal 6.0 Provide public safety services of the highest quality.
Policy 6.1: Provide the Police Department with adequate personnel, equipment, and state- of -the-
art technology to effectively combat crime, meet existing and projected service demands, and
provide crime prevention programs. These resources should be provided prior to anticipated
needs.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The curriculum for the Senior Executives in State and Local Government provides experiences for
participants both inside and outside the classroom to ensure that public officials are equipped on a
daily basis to manage and lead results - driven government agencies and non - profit organizations.
The program cost for the Senior Executive program is $16,100 and includes tuition, housing, most
meals, and curricular materials.
The curriculum for the 21S Century Leadership program introduces tested leadership strategies
that public executives have employed effectively to increase performance in a variety of complex
circumstances. The program cost for the 21S Century Leadership program is $8,500 and includes
tuition, housing, most meals, and curricular materials.
The combined program cost, including tuition, housing, most meals, and curricular materials is
$24,600. This request requires additional funds for airfare, car - rental, and non - covered meals. The
projected cost, including additional airfare and car - rental expenses, is $29,600. The entire cost of
the classes will be funded with Federal Asset Forfeiture funds.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program brochure
• Leadership For The 21S Century: Chaos, Conflict, and Courage brochure
ITEM 2 2/13/18
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2018
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.13 Appropriation of funds from the Federal Asset Forfeiture unreserved fund balance
for two police training leadership programs, in the amount of $29,600. (C2500.K)
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $29,600 from (355) Federal Asset Forfeiture
unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 355.4011.51830.00000 Federal
Asset Forfeiture, Overnight Training.
(ITEM REMOVED AND HEARD SEPARATELY)
3.14 Bid No. 178 -20; SP -4027; Approval of plans and specifications for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations Project for the fiscal year 2018
(FY18); and authorization to advertise bids for construction. (S4000.S.3.2)
Public Speaker:
Vanessa Gonzales — spoke in favor of approving this project.
MOTION — Smith
SECOND — Nichols
AYES — Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
Moved to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the FY18
CDBG ADA Wheelchair Access Ramps at Various Locations Project.
3.15 CLAIMS (C3200.0)
The following claim(s) have been received and investigated by the City Attorney's Office
and/or the Risk Manager. After a thorough investigation with the involved departments, it
is the recommendation of the City Attorney's Office that the claim(s) be denied.
a. Donald Caron
b. Michael Labat
c. Jessica Farrelli
d. Ricky Huffman
e. Esmeralda Amezquita
f. IAT Insurance Group a/s /o Two Men and a Truck
g. Tim Corbett
ACTION: Denied Claim(s) for damages and referred to City Attorney and Claims Adjuster.
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