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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subiect Date: September 30, 2003
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 2003
Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: $3,935
Police
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the 2003 Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant.
Background Summary: The City of Auburn has been approved to receive a 2003 Department of Justice
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $35,416. In accordance with the grant
requirements, the City established an advisory committee to make non-binding recommendations
concerning the use of the grant. The advisory committee recommends using the grant funds for overtime
costs of officers associated with the Community Oriented Policing Program.
This grant requires a cash match from the City of Auburn in the amount of $3,935. Matching contributions
need not be applied at the exact time or in proportion to the obligation of Federal funds. However, the full
match amount must be obligated and expended prior to the end of the project period.
The City of Auburn has received this grant in previous years, using the funds for this purpose.
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[] Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: [] Building [] M&O
[] Airport [] Finance [] Cemetery [] Mayor
[] Hearing Examiner [] Municipal Serv. [] Finance [] Parks
[] Human Services [] Planning & CD [] Fire [] Planning
[] Park Board []Public Works [] Legal [] Police
[] Planning Comm. [] Other [] Public Works [] Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: []Yes []No
Council Approval: []Yes []No Call for Public Hearing / /__
Referred to Until / /
Tabled Until / /
Councilmember: Singer Staff: Kelly/Krauss
Meeting Date: October 20, 2003 Item Number: II.A.1
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Minutes
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Committee
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
The Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Committee convened at 8:00 AM on
September 30, 2003 in Conference Room 2 at Auburn City Hall
Committee Representatives Present:
Bill Waldroop
Kathy Emmert
Tim Cummins
Dan Heid
Brenda Heineman
Police Department
Block Watch Program Volunteer
Auburn School District
Prosecutor's Office
Court
Staff:
Al Hicks
City of Auburn Planning Department
Al Hicks reviewed the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program and the purpose of
the grant.
Bill Waldroop expressed that the police advocated using the grant to pay for overtime
for officers engaged in community policing. Bill explained that Community Policing
enabled police officers to work in specific neighborhoods for a protracted period of time,
become knowledgeable about their neighborhoods and develop relationships with
residents and businesses. Developing a rapport with the neighborhood enables officers
to problem solve with residents as well as build trust and communication while
enhancing the officer's ability to recognize those conditions requiring a law enforcement
response. Much of this work is performed in addition to the regular duties of police
officers.
Moved by Brenda Heineman to recommend use of the 2003 Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant for overtime costs for officers engaged in Community Oriented Policing
programs.
Seconded: Tim Cummings
Approved unanimously