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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8162, BY AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED ALLOCATION OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND BY REVISING THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN OFFICER TO SERVE ON THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE. (F&BC 11-6-17)
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Issue/Request:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8162, BY AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED ALLOCATION OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND BY REVISING THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN OFFICER TO SERVE ON THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE.
Key Issues:
The Jackson County Drug Task Force is funded by proceeds from the County's COMBAT Sales Tax. Currently, the Lee's Summit Police Department has assigned two officers to serve on the Task Force. The original agreement with Jackson County provided for three officers, however following funding constraints, only two were funded. The Jackson County Drug Task Force in now able to commit to funding the third officer.
This proposed amendment would appropriate funds and authorize an increase of full time equivalents in the Police Department. The costs to the City would be reimbursed by the County.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council approval of AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8162, BY AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED ALLOCATION OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND BY REVISING THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN OFFICER TO SERVE ON THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE.
Background:
The Drug Task Force was initiated solely for the investigation and prosecution of drug related offenses and is comprised of approximately 25 officers from cities within Jackson County. The Lee's Summit officers are assigned serve the Lee's Summit area and remain under the direction of the Lee's Summit Chief of Police.
Drug Task Force Personnel:
Blue Springs - 3 Officers
Grandview - 3 Officers
Independence - 7 Officers
JC Sheriff - 5 Officers
Lee's Summit - 3 Officers
Raytown - 3 Officers
Buckner - 1 Officer
Presenter
Presenter: Travis Forbes | Police Chief
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 8162, BY AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED ALLOCATION OF FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND BY REVISING THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING AN OFFICER TO SERVE ON THE JACKSON COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: A motion was made by Vice Chair Edson, seconded by Councilmember Faith, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval to the City Council - Regular Session, due back on 11/16/2017. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.