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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0020.000 2014-2016William P. Kenoi Mayor County of Hawaii Finance Department 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961 -8234 • Fax(808)961 -8569 Nancy E. Crawford Director Deanna S. Sako Deputy Director November 28, 2014 n Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and C-) Members of the Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council 00 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Operating Budget k The U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services is providing federal funds of $250,000 for the purpose of supporting the Hawaii County Police Department's COPS Hiring Program. The funds from this grant will be used to hire two police officers, for the 36 month period of the grant. Enclosed is a resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the U. S. Department of Justice for this grant. Also enclosed is a bill for an ordinance amending the Operating Budget by appropriating this $250,000 COPS Hiring Program grant. The Police Department is requesting to waive the Finance Committee review, and to have this bill placed on the December 17; 2014 Council Agenda. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Joyce Cabango of the Hawaii County Police Department at 961 - 2352. Nancy Crawford Director of Finance Enc. cc: Police Rcs. as -1y -�'g;kl L� Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Comm. No._ a 0 Ref. To:_ Ref. Date 0 0 Form #: B -52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Police STAFF CONTACT: Lieutenant Darren Horio A. REQUEST: DATE 11/24/2014 PHONE: 808 - 961 -2350 To appropriate $250,000.00 in funds for the 2014 COPS Hiring Program Grant B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, COPS is providing funds under the 2014 COPS Hiring Program Grant to initiate or enhance our agency's community policing pland and public safety response to the critical issues of school based policing through School Resource Officers. Request Waive Finance Committee Approval to enter into agreement and appropriate funds - /j/ 17 SIGNED: DATE: [5eparMent Head NOV 2 5 2014 GRANT SUMMARY to of Grant Annronriation being reauested: ® New (for this fiscal year period). OR Is a draft agreement attached? ® Yes ❑ No uest for Council Action ew or an additional appropriation) ❑ Additional appropriation (to an existing grant); Has the original grant notification been transmitted to Council? ❑ Yes [:]No Name of Grant Program: COPS Hiring Program Grantor: Office of Communitv Oriented Policing Services. COPS County Grantee Department or Agency: Police Department County Grantee Contact Person: Lieutenant Darren Horio Phone Number: 808 - 961 -2350 Amount of Grant: $250,000.00 Grant Period (Commencement & Completion): September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2017 Purpose of Grant: The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, COPS is providing funds under the 2014 COPS Hiring Program Grant to initiate or enhance our agency's community policing plan and public safety response to the critical issues of school based policing through School Resource Officers County Match required ?: ® Yes ❑ No If yes, Matching Amount? $321,140.00 Budgeted in account# : In -kind? Explain: Explanation: Agency portion of sworn officer positions and fringe benefits County's personnel requirements: Amount of new position(s)? Qty: Permanent: ❑ Temporary: ❑, Duration: Full -time: ❑ Part-time: ❑, Time Element: Qty: Contractual: ❑ Explain: Explanation: Additional Comments about Grant: To appropriate $250,000.00 in funds for the 2014 COPS Hiring Program Grant 010.201.5216.44, 3308.84 B -52 Grant Summary Form U.S. DEPARTMENT of JusTICE OFFICE of CommuNITX ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES 145 N Street, N.E., Wlshin 7ton, DC 20530 Grants Administration Division COPS Hiring Program Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) 15X0406 Full -Time Officers Funded: 2 New Hires: 2 Rehires - Previously Laid Off: 0 Award Amount: $250,000.00 Ronald L. Davis Director Rehires - Scheduled for Lay -Off: 0 09/28/2014 Date l By signing this Award Document, the grantee agrees to abide by all FY 2014 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grant terms and conditions and, if applicable, the Special Award Conditions and /or High Risk Conditions in the Award Document Supplement. Harry Kubojiri 11/10/2014 Signature of the Law Enforcement Executive /Agency Executive Date William Kenoi 11/10/2014 Signature of the Government Executive /Financial Officer Date False statements or claims made in connection with COPS grants may result in fines, imprisonment, debarment from participating in federal grants or contracts, and /or any remedy available by law to the Federal Government. ADVANCING PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH COMMUNITY POLICING KAREN EOFF Chairperson VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Vice Chair HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai 'i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 December 4, 2014 Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE "MEDEIROS" DAVID GREGGORILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE RE: Resolution No. 21 -14 : Resolution Authorizing the Office of the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the U. S. Department of Justice Pursuant to HRS 46 -7, for a Cops Hiring Program Grant for the Hawaii County Police Department; and Bill No. 6 : An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 14 -81 as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County Of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015. Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above - referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Finance for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, Karen Eoff, Chai Committee on Finance pe /Date /Waive to Council: /21g//4 Dru Mamo Lnuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council KE /wb Disapproved /Date /Refer to FC: Dru Mamo Kanuha, Chairperson Hawaii County Council Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer