HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2015-145RESOLUTION NO. 2015-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LODI POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE
DELTA REGIONAL AUTO THEFT TEAM
WHEREAS, in an effort to suppress vehicle theft crimes and address mounting public
concern, the California Legislature passed into law Senate Bill 2139 (Vehicle Code Section
9250.14); and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 1992, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors passed
and adopted a resolution pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 9250.14 to fund local agency
programs that combat vehicle theft; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1996, a Memorandum of Understanding was entered into
between the San Joaquin County Chiefs of Police, Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office, and
the California Highway Patrol to establish the San Joaquin County Auto Theft Task Force, later
renamed the Delta Regional Auto Theft Team (Delta RATT); and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding outlines the participation, which the
Lodi Police Department has participated in since 1996, with one full-time police officer assigned
to the auto theft team; and
WHEREAS, as allocated by the Executive Board, a portion of the salary and benefits of
the Lodi Police Department detective assigned to the team is reimbursed by the Auto Theft
Team fund. The Memorandum of Understanding outlines the participation and requirements of
the City and the Delta Regional Auto Theft Team; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this action is to formalize the long-standing partnership with
Delta RATT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Lodi Police Department and the Delta Regional Auto Theft Team.
Dated: August 19, 2015
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-145 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 19, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
4NI'FER . FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2015-145