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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Lodi's participation in an Interlocal
Agreement regarding the RecoveryAct: Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
MEETING DATE: May 6, 2009
PREPARED BY: David J. Main, Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Lodi City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City of
Lodi to participate in an Interlocal Agreement between the County of
San Joaquin and the cities of Lodi, Stockton, Escalon, Manteca,
Ripon and Tracy regardingthe RecoveryAct: Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 was signed into law by the President of the United
States. A portion of this Act includes one-time funding from the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The
purpose of the Recovery Grant is to allow for "State and local initiatives, technical assistance, training,
personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, information systems for criminal justice, and criminal
justice related research." San Joaquin County, along with the cities of Escalon, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon,
Stockton and Tracy are eligible to receive a combined total of $2,809,763. A unanimous agreement
was made between all cities (a requirement in order for funding to be awarded) whereas the City of Lodi
will receive $150,000.
On April 21, 2009 the City Council approved a spending plan authorizing the purchase of technology
related to criminal justice as a part of this agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: This is one-time revenue that will be used to purchase needed equipmentthat
otherwise would be a General fund expense.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
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Deputy City Manager/Int rnal Services Director
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Chief of Police
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, CA AN D THE CITIES OF LODI, STOCKTON. ESCALON,
MANTECA. RIPON AND TRACY
RECOVERYACT: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD
This Agreement is made and entered into this 9th day of June 2009by and between The COUNTY of SAN
JOAQUIN. including SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT, hereinafter PROBATION; SAN JOAQUIN
COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER, hereinafter PUBLIC DEFENDER SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
hereinafter DISTRICT ATTORNEY: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, hereinafter SHERIFF, acting by and
through their governing body, the Board of Supervisors, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, and the CITY of LORI,
acting by and through its governing body, The City Council, hereinafter referred to as LODI, the CITY of ESCA QN.
acting by and through its governing body, The City Council, hereinafter referred to as ESCALON; the CITY of
STOCKTON. acting by and through its governing body, The City Council, hereinafter referred to as STOCKTON; the
CITY of MANTECA, acting by and through its governing body, The City Council, hereinafter referred to as MANTECA;
the CITY of RIPON, acting by and through its governing body, The City Council, hereinafter referred to as RIPON;
and the CITY of TRACY, acting by and through its governing body, The City Council, hereinafter referred to as
TRACY; and collectively referred to as RECIPIENTSwitnesseth:
WHEREAS, each Party, in carrying out the Recipient Programs, identified in Attachment A shall make that
performance or paymentsfor Recipient Programsfrom Justice Assistant Grant Program (JAG) funds; and
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the best interests of
the Parties and that the undertaking will benefit the public; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY agrees to distribute the proceeds of the JAG award for the Recipient Programs
identified inAttachment.4and
WHEREAS, the RECIPTIENTS and COUNTY believe it to be in their best interests to reallocate the JAG
funds;
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and RECPIENTSagree as follows:
Section 1.
COUNTY agreesto distribute the JAG funds for the Recipient Programsas identified inAttachment A.
Section 2
RECIPIENTS agree to use the funds for the programs identified in the RECIPIENT proposals submitted to COUNTY,
and included herein as Attachment A.
Section 3.
a. It is understood that the relationship between the parties is an MOU relationship between public
agencies and not an agency; and nothing herein shall be construed to the contrary.
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b. The Parties agree that nothing contained herein or in any document executed in connection
herewith shall be construedas makingthe partiesjoint venturers or partners.
C. This MOU is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the parties and their
successors, and assigns. No other person shall have any right of action based upon any provision in this MOU.
Section 4.
Funding for the Recipient Programs is restricted to funds made available through the Justice Assistant Grant
Program in the following amounts:
Entity
GrossAmount
NetAmount
Admin Charges
District Attorney
$220,000
$215,600
$4,400
Probation
$325,000
$318,500
$6,500
Public Defender
$106,500
$104,370
$2,130
Sheriff
$234,803
$230,107
$4,696
Stockton
$1,413,697
$1,385,423
$28,274
Tracy
$150,000
$147,000
$3,000
Manteca
$150,000
$147,000
$3,000
Lodi
$150,000
$147,000
$3,000
Ripon
$29,882
$29,284
$598
Escalon
$29,881
$29,283
$ 598
TOTALS
$2,809,763
$2,753,567
$56,196
No Party may request or demand payment for Recipient Programsfrom any source of County revenue other than
the JAG funds as set forth herein.
All notices required or provided for under this MOU shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the principal offices of the COUNTY and RECIPIENTS. Notice
shall be effective on the date it is delivered in person, or the date when the postal authorities indicate the mailing
was delivered to the address of the receivingparty indicated below:
Notice to City: City of Lodi
Noticeto City: City of Tracy
Blair King, City Manager
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
R. Leon Churchill, Jr., City Manager
333 Civic Center Plaza
Tracy, CA 95376
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Notice to City: City of Manteca
Notice to City: City of Stockton
Notice to City: City of Ripon
Notice to City: City of Escalon
Notice to County: San Joaquin County
Steve Pinkerton, City Manager
1001W. Center Street
Manteca, CA 95337
J. Gordon Palmer, Jr., City Manager
425 N. EI DoradoStreet
Stockton, CA 95202
Leon Compton, City Manager
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Greg Greeson, City Manager
P.O. Box 248
Escalon, CA 95320
Manuel Lopez, County Administrator
222 E Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
Section 6.
RECIPIENTS shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County or its agents, officers, and employeesfrom any
claim, action, or proceedings against it or its agents, officers, or employeesto attack, set aside, void, or annul any
act or omission of County or its agents, officers, and employees arising out of RECIPIENTS use of any JAG funds
arising from this Memorandum of Understanding.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this MOU has been executed by the parties on the day and year first abovewritten
CITY OF STOCKTON, CA
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, CA
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
County Counsel
CITY OF TRACY, CA
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
CITY OF MANTECA, CA
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
CITY OF RIPON, CA
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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CITY OF LODI, C4
City Manager _ J
APPROVED
CITY OF ESCALON, CA
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
ATTACHMENT A
Use proposals receivedfrom each jurisdiction:
San Joaquin County
The County Administrator's Office will withhold $56,196 (2%) of the total value of the grant for
administrative overhead costs.
The District Attorney's Office will use $215,600 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 —Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to fund two Deputy District Attorney
positionsthat will be assigned to prosecute misdemeanor offenses throughout the county.
These two positions were to be eliminated, for the 2009-10fiscal year, due to the lack of local
resources. In keeping with one of the grants general purposes, this funding will be used to
preserve two jobs and will allow the District Attorney to continue to prosecute a small portion
of the misdemeanor offenses occurring throughout the county. A separate budget unit will be
established to independently track the salary and benefits of the two positions for the period of
July 1,2009 to June 30,2010.
The Public Defender wiII use funds to retain one Deputy Public Defender II. Defender already in
place and performing these duties but is scheduled for layoff due to budget cuts.
Program narrative: Stockton's high crime rate includes thousands of misdemeanor
offenses filed per year. The vast majority of those accused who have counsel are represented
by the Public Defender. Meaningful and measurable objectives are to provide constitutionally
required counsel for those accused; obtain and read crime reports and other discovery; meet
with client to assess defensesto charges; investigate cases and obtain witness statements;
assist in negotiated resolutions of such cases in view of limited court resources; and provide
vigorous and competent defense in motions and jury trials where needed. Goal would be
competent representation of 700 new misdemeanorfiles perfiscal year, handled by a single
experienced misdemeanor defender. Most of these cases are to be closed (by plea, dismissal,
or verdict) within the fiscal year, and the remainder within the following six months.
Sheriff's Office Distribution Model for $230,107.00
Evidence Custodian 61,786
Evidence Technician 68,556
Senior Office Assistant 53,336
Dept ISA IV (Periods 10 Pay) 45,335
Total 229,013
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
Personhelwould be funded for afull year except for ISA IV funded for 10 pay periods.
Program Narrative:
The San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office will be utilizing the JAG Recovery Grant monies
to staff the following positions, currently not filled that would have otherwise been eliminated
from the 2009/2010 budget:
Evidence Custodian : This is a support position within the Sheriffs Office critical to the
processing, collection, storage and distribution of evidence.
Evidence Technician: This is afield evidence technician responsible for the processing and
collection of evidence related to investigations conducted by Patrol and/or Detectives.
Senior Office Assistant: This Senior Office Assistant position will be assigned as a Typist to the
Records Division. This position is responsibleto type recorded cases and process related
documentation for all reports generated bythe Sheriffs Office.
Additionally, the JAG recovery Grantwill enableto Sheriffs Office to create and fund the
Information Systems Assistant IV position for an additional 10 pay periods. This position is due
to be funded for 13 pay periods (midyear). Fundingthru the JAG will allow this position to be
funded sooner. The ISA IV position is critical to maintain, upgrade, and create information data
systems utilized by the Criminal Justice system.
The Sheriffs Office will reportto the County Administrators Office a I I draw downs on
JAG funding for the 4 positions specified, keeping accurate record of all payroll activity.
The Probation Department will use $98,000($100,000 minus 2% CAO admin fee) of the JAG
2009 Local Solicitation program funding to support the Kids Alcohol/Drug Alternative Program
(KADAP).
KADAP is a multi -agency treatment and Drug Court program. The Juvenile Drug Court refers
minors with drug related offenses to KADAPfor treatment. The program is housed at 3100
Monte Diablo Street in Stockton and provides probation services, two classrooms and
substance abuse counseling all at one location. The intent is to foster success in all areas, and
to address personal, family, and community issues. It is estimated that this funding will
maintain one Probation Officer III position that would otherwise be at risk of being laid off,
pending other funding for KADAP.
In addition, the Probation Departmentwill also utilize $220,500 ($225,000 minus 2% CO
admin fee), to continue, at a reduced level, the successful Violent Crimes unit, to provide the
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most intensive level of supervision to San Joaquin Counties highest risk and most dangerous
offenders. This program, begun in 2006-07, is scheduled to be eliminated due to budget cuts in
2009-10. The Violent Crimes Unit has been made up of a Probation Unit Supervisor, a Probation
Officer 111, and three Probation Officer 1/II's. The Violent Crimes Unit provides the most
intensive supervision to high risk, dangerous offenders. These offenders have been convicted
of crimesthat include attempted murder, manslaughter, assaultwith a deadlyweapon,
violence against the elderly, robbery, gang violence, and weapon offenses. When fully staffed,
Probation Officers makefield contact with these probationers at least twice per month to
visibly monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions of probation. The JAG Local
Solicitation funding will be used to fund a Probation Unit Supervisor and a Probation Officer III,
to continue to provide intensive probation supervision to the most violent, high risk offenders
in San Joaquin County.
City of Stockton
The City of Stockton proposesto use its share of the JAG local solicitation funds to supportjob
preservation in two program areas: 1)Law Enforcement, and 2) Prevention and Education
Programs.
1. law Enforcement— Funds are requested to preserve jobs for one Police Sergeant and
six Police Officers, engaged in gang violence suppression activity, who would otherwise
face layoffs effective June 30, 2009.
The Police Department's Gang Street EnforcementTeam (GSET) is proven successful in
reducing gang violence by targeting the most active violent gangs and gang members in
Stockton; enforcing laws, court orders, and arresting gang members and associates; and
seizing illegal weapons and narcotics.
The Police Department's Fiscal Affairs Section will work closelywith the Special
Investigations Division Gang Violence Suppression Unit to track all JAG Grant -related
activity, facilitate draw downs, and report JAG Grant expenditures in coordination with
San Joaquin County (serving as the lead agency for the local agency's participating in this
"Joint Spending Plan"). With grant approval, GSET Officers can continue operations
rather than experiencing a layoff. The funds will be used during the period of July 1,
2009, through June 30,2010. The Police Department will report on the hours worked,
gang members arrested, and guns and drugs seized bythe GSET. The Department will
also report on the reduction of crime in Stockton.
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2. Prevention and Education Programs —Funds are requested to preserve jobs for two
Youth Outreach Workers, assigned to the Peacekeeper Program, who would otherwise
be laid off effective June 30, 2009.
The Peacekeeper Program, staffed by Gang Youth Outreach Workers, has the
responsibility of assistingwith the reduction of gang violence among Stockton youth by
coordinating comprehensive intervention and prevention strategies and focusing on
gang -involved youth; especially those who have the highest risk of involvement. The
program's Youth Outreach Workers are "street wise" and trained in conflict resolution,
mediation, community organizing, mentoring, and case management. They work in
neighborhood settings wherever young people who are at risk of violence are found;
including schools, parks, street corners, community centers, and apartment complexes.
Youth Outreach Workers interact daily with Police Officers at schools (School Resource
Officers), Gang Investigators, school officials, Probation staff, the community,
employers, faith -based organizations, and hundreds of youth, young adults and their
families, in an effort to reduce gang violence. Program management and oversight
comes from the Stockton City Manager's Officewho will track all draw downs and JAG
Grant expenditures separately from other federal funding, if any.
Program activities are ongoing, and with grant approval, Youth Outreach Workers will
continue operations rather than being laid off. The JAG funds will be used to support
Youth Outreach Workers for up to 18 months during the period of July 1,2009, through
December 31, 2010.
The Peacekeeper Program will track and report on the activities of the two Youth
Outreach Worker positions as follows:
1. We will track the number of adults contacted by the Youth Outreach Workers in
terms of interactions with parents, teachers, counselors, etc. This includes either
one-on-one or group contacts (like a teacher awareness session).
2. We will track the number of youths who are contacted and the number of "new"
intakes that are then placed on their caseload. This will be cumulative over the
course of the grant.
3. We will track the number of youths who move between levels of
intervention/prevention (i.e., Level one to Leveltwo, Level two to Level three, or
from Leveltwo backto Levelone, etc).
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The three levelsof intervention and prevention are as follows:
Level one is the basic "evaluation" of the youth which includes a home visit, review
of grades, attendance, and observation of their attitudes toward parents, teachers,
and other authority figures alongwith their willingness and mindset to be receptive.
Leveltwo is where the youth has been evaluated and found to be willing to accept
guidance. The youth is then provided a variety of resources that may include anger
management, gang awareness courses, etc., and the processof long-term mentoring
takes place. This level demandsthe mosttime and effort on the part of the Youth
Outreach Worker. Our primary focus at this level is education and the goal of high
school graduation or GED, as appropriate.
Level three is where the youth has met their requirements regarding staying on
course in school, doing community service, staying out of trouble, and has the
mindset to value education and success. This is considered the "maintenance"
phase where the youth continues being mentored and encouraged to stay on
course.
If a youth fails to do their part in Levels 1, 2, or 3, they are moved to a lower level and advised
to let the Youth Outreach Worker know when they are serious about change. If the youth later
wants to try again, they can be placed back on the caseload and begin to once again work
through the levels.
BUDGET
2009 CITY OF STOCKTON JAG GRANT SPENDING PLAN
Stockton Police Department Percent Total Cost
Police Officer 100 166,754
Police Officer 100 156,645
Police Officer 100 164,516
Police Sergeant 100 189,824
Police Officer 100 157,770
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
Police Officer 100
Police Officer 100
Stockton Police Department Total:
Stockton Peacekeepers
Youth Outreach Worker —18 mos. w/5% step. Increase
Youth Outreach Worker —18 mos. w/5% step. Increase
Youth Outreach Worker — Overtime
Youth Outreach Worker —Vehicle Expenses
Stockton Peacekeepers Total:
City of Stockton Total
Contribution to County Admin. Costs
TOTAL:
Budaet Narrative
157,770
147,648
$1,140,927
100 116,362
100 116,195
9,938
2,000
$244,495
1,385,423
28,274
1,413,697
The JAG Program will be used to fund costs associated with interventions related to the youth
gang and gun violence reduction in the city of Stockton. These efforts are part of the
comprehensive violence reduction plan of the Special Investigations Gang Violence Suppression
Unit (GVSU). The plan supplements six Police Officers, one Police Sergeant, and two
Peacekeeper Outreach Workers.
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
City OT Tracy
City of Tracy
JAG RecoveryAct Grant
Purchasing Breakdown of $147,000 award
CRIME ANALYST EQUIPMENT (NEW POSITION EFF. 7-1-09
$30,260 Software
i2 Analyst Notebook Software $18,000
Penlink Software $11,750
Crystal Reports software $510
$16,115 Hardware
Office Furniture $2,723
Computer & 2 Monitors $1,657
HP T1120 Plotter Printer $6,929
V0I P Desk Phone $406
Cell Brite Hardware $4,400
$46,375 SUB -TOTAL
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
$31,559 (2) Sony Mobile Surveillance Cameras
M DC's
$53,353 Panasonic Tough Book CF -30
Includes mounting hardware and installation
LAPTOPS
$15,713 Compaq 6735b Notebook PC
$147,000 TOTAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
PROGRAM NARRATIVE:
The Crime Analyst equipment purchasewill help us support the creation of a new Crime
Analyst position funded through another source. The Crime Analyst will assist us in detecting
and analyzing crime events and trends and assist in directing resources toward the resolution
of the criminal conduct.
Surveillance cameras will be a mobile/portable platform to allow us to remotely monitor
specific targeted areas as specified by the Crime Analyst, thereby assisting in the detection and
prosecution of criminal offenses.
Our current fleet of 56 MDC's are aging and failing. This purchase represents the initial action
to begin retrofitting the fleet with new M DC's. The new system will give us enhanced
capabilities in that they can be removed from the vehicle and taken directly to crime scenes
and their technology can be used to further the investigation and prosecution of the criminal
cases.
The purchase of laptop computers wil I provide our investigators and command staff with
affordable technology and will enhance our wireless communication capabilities. Additionally
these laptops will be assigned as the primary source of database sharing upon the activation of
the Emergency Operations Center.
City of Manteca
City of Manteca JAG DisparateJoint Spending Plan 2009
16 Partasonic Tough Book lap -top computers @ $4600.00 each $73,600.00
2 Repticement Patrol Cars @ $36,700.00 each $73,400.00
Total: $147,000.00
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
Budget Narrative
The JAG Program will be used to fund the replacement of 16 in -car computer systems that have
reached the end of their usable life. The currently used equipment is old enough the
manufacturer will no longer provide a maintenance agreement for the systems. The computers
are experiencing frequent failures resulting in a loss of communication with the Dispatch Center
and can no longer process the up -graded report writing program.
The JAG Program will also fund the replacement of two patrol cars. The Department endeavors
to replace marked patrol units at 100,000 miles due to increased maintenance costs and
decrease in safety. This fiscal year there will be four patrol cars that will meet that level. Due
to budget constraints, none of these vehicles are scheduled for replacement.
Program Narrative
The Manteca Police Department's core service is its patrol service. This is also the most
dangerous of police duties. Much of the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of the field officer
depend on their abilityto receive and process confidential information via their in -car computer
system. Equally important is the mechanical dependability of the car the officers operate. The
Manteca Police Department is committed to providingour officers with safe, good quality
equipment.
City of Lodi
JAG Recovery Grant Narrative Lodi Police Department
Program Narrative
The Lodi Police Department is committed to providing the best public safety services ensuring that
citizens feel safe and secure. Having up-to-date equipment and technology will enhance our current
level of service. With the procurement of new OSSI software system (CAD/RMS/Report Writing) in
2009, funding for additional technology and replacement equipment will not be included in the City Of
Lodi budget. JAG Recovery Grant funding for $150,000 allocated to the City of Lodi will be used for
technology and equipment as outlined below:
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Funding would facilitate replacing portable police radios within our agency. The majority of agency
radios are outdated and in need of replacement. Several are in excess of 10 years old and parts are no
longer available, or cost prohibitive. In 2011 we will be required to have transitioned to digital radio
communication. The requested funds will purchase 36 new portable radios for patrol which will meet
the upcoming requirements.
Wireless Broadband (2 vear service) $36 000
Improving the information that patrol officers can access from their vehicles is a valuable component to
effective law enforcement. Wireless Broadbandwill enable officers to obtain information in the field,
eliminating their need to come to the station, and expedite their ability to assist citizens. The
continuation of wireless broadband service is not included in the City budgetfor the upcomingyear or
more.
0551 Hardware. Software. Licensine $25.000
The recently purchased fully integrated CAD/RMS/ Report Writing software system (OSSnwill be
operational by July, 2009. The system includes many modules that will allow our agency be a more
proactive in proving a high level of service. It also will enhance our ability to share information and work
with outside agencies and the community. The amount allocated will cover costs for additional
hardware, software and licensing fees to enhance the purchased system.
Mug Shot County interface $10,000
The installation of this interface will provide patrol officers with the ability to develop mug shots on the
spot. Officers can access the information in the field, leading to more responsive and effective law
enforcement.
Mobile Command Vehicle Upgrades $6.000
Upgradesto the Mobile Command Vehicle have not been funded through the City budget. Grant
funding of $6,000 will support much needed upgradesto the Mobile Command Unit including
communication equipment.
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City of Ripon
JAG Grant 2009 Recovery Act Justice
Assistance Grant
Nikon 12.31VIegapixel 18-2001VINIVR 3.0 LCD Camera $2,149.98 $2,149.98
External Flash $449.00 $449.00
Extra Battery $45.00 $45.00
Pelican Protector 1500 Hard -case $86.54 $86.54
San Joaquin County Sales Tax 8.75% $238.92
1 Suriridge Systems RIMS Paging System $3,960.00 $3,960.00
Sai:Joaquin County Sales Tax 8.75% $346.50
2 Dispatch MonitorArms $428.65 $857.30
Shipping $35.00
San Joaquin County Sales Tax 8.75% $78.08
12 H91 N Encore Monaural Headset $82.00 $984.00
2 CA12CD -Wireless Encrypted Dispatch Headset Adapter $355.00 $710.00
San Joaquin County Sales Tax 8.75% $148.23
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) 2009
Heat Alert K-9 Safety Temperature Monitor
San Joaquin County Sales Tax
Shipping
8.75%
Funding Allocated to City
of Ripon
Subtotal of Cost for Requested
Equipment
City of Ripon
Contribution
Difference
$895.00
$895.00
$78.31
$30.00
$29,284.00
- $29,357.78
+ $73.78
$0.00
LaserLabs Tint Meteir Model 100
Many -vehicles encountered by Ripon Police Officers have very dark window tinting applied to
all windows. This tinting not only obscures a driver's vision beyond legal limitations, but also
provides the opportunity to completely conceal the contents of, as well as passengers in the
vehicle. Tinting on -- - at windows, while violating California Penal Code, also affects witnesses'
abilities to accurately describe perpetrators of crimes. Laser Labs' Tint Meter Model 100 allows
officers to quickly and accurately measure the level of tint on vehicle windows, giving officers
the ability to take potential perpetrator's vehicles off the street. The meter is hand-held, light-
weight, and powered by a single 9 -volt battery, making it easy to carry. The unit provides an
accurate measurement in less than 5 seconds, and can allow an officer to educate a driver about
the dangers of darker -than -legal tinting on -the -spot.
Nikon D300 12.3 MP DSLR Camera w/ 18-200mm lens, SB -900 flash and extra battery
While point -and -shoot digital cameras are the staple of routine crime -scene documentation, they
lack the detail and clarity required for more complex crimes. As the economic uncertainty
continues, crime within Ripon has taken a trend toward property crimes. These crimes require
extensive documentation, and the greater detail of documentation translates into greater ability to
find and apprehend the responsible individuals. A high-quality camera is one of the most
fundamental components in crime -scene documentation. Modem digital single-lens reflex
cameras are capable of capturing images which can be printed in poster -size, appropriate for use
in investigations and court -cases.
MiniMate-D Digital/Analog Body Wire Kit
Body wires are the staple of confidential informant interactions, and are crucial equipment when
working sting operations and covert investigation. While older -generation equipment is
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functional, recent developments in wireless technology have produced superior quality products
that not only provide longer -range use and better -quality recordings, but also play a more safety -
minded role, reducing the size and increasing the ability to effectively conceal recording and
transmission equipment. This body -wire kit allows for informants and under -cover officers to
obtain suspect statements and record them at safe distances.
NOPTIC Spotlight -mounted Thermal-ImagingUnits
These devices place the utility of a thermal imaging unit in the hands of a patrol officer, with
always -on convenience. Mounted above the light -housing on traditional movable spotlights,
these units allow officers to find hot -spots hidden in orchards, parking lots, and city parks even
in zero -light conditions. Whether the spotlight is on or off, the thermal imager provides a clear
view of the area, highlighting hot areas with a white indication. Officers get a view of the area
on their in -car computer screen, and can save snapshots from the unit, if needed for evidence.
Sunridge Systems Paging System
Often during a critical incident, one of the most important tasks —communicating critical
information to command staff — can be overlooked. A solo dispatcher simply cannot make
necessary telephone calls to Administration staff, while still handling communications from
officers on -scene. This add-on to the department's computer -aided -dispatch system would allow
for automated notifications of pertinent staff based on severity of critical incidents. This system
incorporates text -based messaging to customizable groups of staff based on the type and severity
of incident, and allows for on -demand notifications as well. Shiftingthis process to an
automated system and off a dispatcher can free communications staff so they can better handle
incidents, not having to worry about calling the appropriate staff.
Dispateh Monitor Arms
As the City of Ripon grows, so do the responsibilities of public -safety dispatchers. The amount
of information available to help dispatchers more -efficiently handle calls is growing, however
physical screen real-estate to display this information has not grown. These monitor -mounting
arms are a critical component in displaying information to dispatchers to facilitate more
informed decisions about which officer is closer to a call, and which calls require extra staffing
to respond. Expanding to multiple screens allow dispatchers to have constant view of vehicle
positions and mapping information, providing situational -awareness, and increasing efficiency.
H9 IN Encore Monaural Headset, CA12CD Wireless Encrypted Dispatch Adapter
These two components, both headsets and encrypted -wireless adapters are a vital 1 ink,
connecting dispatchers to phone calls and radio traffic. Wireless headset adapters allow
dispatchers to move around the communications center without being tethered to a desk. This
allows them to maintain monitoring of phone calls and radio traffic while retrieving printouts,
filing paperwork, and interacting with walk-in customers. Encryption of the wireless traffic
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prevents prying -ears from eavesdropping on phone calls, which can often contain confidential
and privileged information.
F Series K-9 Deployment and Heat Alert System
The F -Series K-9 Deployment and Heat Alert System provides increased safety for both K-9
Officers, and their canine partners. The system includes heat -monitoring functions which can
activate fans or roll -down vehicle windows in the event a K-9 vehicle becomes dangerously hot,
and can allow the Officer to remotely open a vehicle door to deploy the canine from a distance.
The system is comprised of a in -car display, as well as a remote pager the officer can wear,
which provides audible alerts should the K-9 vehicle reach a potentially dangerous temperature.
Components are included which can release and push open a door, roll down vehicle windows,
or activate a fan.
Prevention and Suppression of Crime
These products represent invaluable tools for Ripon Police Department's staff, increasing their
ability to find suspects and make apprehensions, as well as officers' efficiency and accuracy in
gathering evidence which can be used to prosecute those responsible for crimes.
City of Escalon
The City of Escalonwill be receiving $28,882.00 from the Justice Assistance Grant Program. The
city is looking at using those funds to assist in mitigating the costs of the following programs to upgrade
its systems to allow better efficiency and bring the department up to current standards. The following
breakdown is the anticipated expenditure list for what is planned:
New communications antenna for police building $11,000
Property and evidence management system
software to allow for bar coding of evidence $ 5,500
3. Upgradethe police range to computer assisted training $12,382
Total $28,882
Program Narrative:
The new police communications antenna will provide the police department enhanced
communication capabilities and is part of our five year plan to change over to a digital communication
system per Federal law. This antenna will allow the police department the security of knowing that it
meets current earthquake and wind resistance standards, along with the ability to support the projected
plan of transitioning to a digital system. The current antenna will continue to be used as a back up
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system for the police department in the event of some unforeseen system failure. Therefore, the
majority of the workload will be placed on the new antenna to support all communication functions and
to also allow for interoperability capabilities.
Obtainingthe software for our property and evidence computer management system will allow
us to use bar coding in our evidence room and streamline our operation. Efficiency, effectiveness, and
organization management are the goals in which we want to achieve with a bar coding system. The
evidence technician will have the ability to track all evidence and property and create a systematic
purging system. In turn, allowing abetter chain of custody record system. In addition to the benefits for
the evidence technician, the officers will also benefit from a semi paperless system. Funding will be
applied to the software, printer, labels and scanner.
Upgradingthe firearms training and qualifications range will provide the officers with an
enhanced environment that is, not only up to current case law and regulations, but one that will be able
to support future growth and expansion with the department. The range will be able to accommodate
patrol staff training in allowing them to train in shoot don't shoot situations, moving man and multiple
type situations. All personnel will be able to create real life type scenarios in addition to the training
that is required, i.e. vehicle shootings, climate controlled environments etc... Grantfunding will be
applied to all the mechanical equipment for the different scenarios.
The department budget is overseen by the Chief of Police. Each grant, if awarded, will be
monitored separately due to what is already predetermined and outlined above. The allocated funds
represent the amount of money that will be in addition to the total costs of the projects.
With a new police building in the processof being constructed, the communications antenna
and property and evidence bar coding software shall be installed and operating fully by the end of
September2009. The economic benefit for the department will be in the area of allowing personnel
more time in the field to be proactive in the community and generating revenuefrom those who do not
wish to follow the laws set forth by the State of California. The timeline for upgradingthe firearms
range is estimated to sta rt in August 2009 and be completed in November 2009.
Our grant objective is to upgrade and streamline. Granted this will take time to adjust to anew
system and rules to follow, however, within the time period allotted for the duration of the grant, we
will have the opportunity to test the system and how it has assisted the department in achieving its
objectives.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LODI'S PARTICIPATION IN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE RECOVERY
ACT: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 was signed into law by the President of the United States and a portion of
this Act includes one-time funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Recovery Grant is to allow for "State and local
initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual
support, information systems for criminal justice, and criminal justice related research;
and
WHEREAS, San Joaquin County, along with the cities of Escalon, Lodi, Manteca,
Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy are eligible to receive a combined total of $2,809,763; and
WHEREAS, a unanimous agreement was made between all cities that the City of
Lodi will receive $150,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi
does hereby authorize the City of Lodi to participate in an Interlocal Agreement between
the County of San Joaquin and the cities of Lodi, Stockton, Escalon, Manteca, Ripon,
and Tracy regarding the RecoveryAct: JAG Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby authorize the City of Lodi to accept awarded funding in the amount of $150,000
from said JAG Recovery Grant to purchase technology and equipment related to
criminal justice.
Dated: May 6, 2009
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-55 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 6, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce,
and Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nae
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