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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments between the City of Long Beach and the Glendora Police Department for participation of at least two police officers, on an overtime basis, in a countywide driving under the influence task force. The agreement will conclude on
December 31, 2008 unless terminated by either party after giving at least 30 days' written notice.
DISCUSSION
The California Office of Traffic Safety is, once again, providing funding for participation in a countywide driving under the influence (DUI) task force. The Glendora Police Department receives the funding and distributes it to participating agencies pursuant to the agreement.
The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has participated in the task force for the last five years. The task force will consist of officers from various Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies, including LBPD. In accordance with the requirements of the agreement, the LBPD will provide at least two police officers on an overtime basis. The police officers will participate in approximately six countywide DUI Task Force enforcement operations and three jointly held regional DUI sobriety checkpoints during the grant period.
The agreement will conclude on December 31,2008, unless terminated sooner by either party after giving at least 30 days' written notice.
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on November 22,2005.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is recommended at the December 13, 2005 City Council meeting, in order to implement this program as quickly as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no net cost to the General Fund (GP) as a result of this agreement.
Reimbursement from the California Office of Traffic Safety will be facilitated through the Glendora Police Department and paid at an estimated rate of $50.87 per hour per police officer, for a total...
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