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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute all documents and subsequent amendments with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the Carmelitos Housing Development for a period of 12 months with four, one-year extensions, for an estimated annual reimbursement of up to $360,000. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach Police Department has contracted with the Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles for supplemental law enforcement services at the Carmelitos Housing Development in North Long Beach since 1985. The supplemental services provided include community policing, as well as narcotic and gang investigation and enforcement.
This new agreement shall be for an initial term of 12 months commencing on July 1, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2016, with four, one-year extension options, and may be terminated upon 30 days’ written notice. In the event of such termination, a prorated portion of compensation will be made for services provided.
The agreement will include the following:
• Two officers permanently assigned to work 40 hours per week performing community policing, investigation, and intervention services.
• Investigations and enforcement actions involving gang and narcotic activity will be provided by the Gang Detail, Special Enforcement Section, Narcotic Detail, or Community Policing Teams.
• A sergeant will provide supervision and direction in identifying crime trends, quality of life issues, and community concerns, and will implement steps necessary to address identified issues.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Kendra Carney on May 5, 2015, and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on May 5, 2015.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on June 2, 2015, in order to execute a new contract for July 1, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT
The maximum cost of services reimbursed under this agreement will not exceed $360,000 and is inclu...
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