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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4996 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ORDINANCE NO. 4 9 9 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION IN SUPPORT OF KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ~WORKING TOGETHER" DRUG ELIMINATION GRANT APPLICATION TO HUD, APPROVING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES IN RETURN FOR RECEIPT OF GPJuNT MONEYS IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND ($58,000.00) DOLLARS WITH THE CITY CONTRIBUTING SERVICES AND BENEFITS WITH AN IN-KIND VALUE OF THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN ($36,357.00) DOLLARS AND THE KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTRIBUTING IN- KIND SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) IF THE GRANT IS AWARDED. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn must adopt and approve all appropriations by Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 35A.33 RCW; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn has the authority pursuant to RCW 35A.11.040 to accept any grant for any public purpose and to carry out any conditions of such grant when not in conflict with state of federal law; and WHEREAS, the King County Housing Authority has determined a need exists for certain social services to be performed for its residents but does not have the manpower or expertise to perform such services; and Ordinance No. 4996 July 21, 1997 Page 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1 2 3 4 5 WHEREAS, the King County Housing Authority is submitting a "Working Together" Drug Elimination Grant application to HUD; and WHEREAS, the King County Housing Authority desires to have the City of Auburn enter into a contract to provide certain services in return for receipt of grant moneys in the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand ($58,000.00) Dollars with the City contributing services and benefits with an in-kind value of Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-seven ($36,357.00) Dollars and the King County Housing Authority contributing in- kind-services in the amount of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars if the grant is awarded and is, therefore, in need of execution of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Certification, attached hereto as Exhibit ~A", for submission with the grant application; and WHEREAS, the City desires to commit itself to contracting with the King County Housing Authority to provide certain services in return for receipt of grant moneys in the amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand ($58,000.00) Dollars with the City contributing services and benefits with an in-kind value of Ordinance No. 4996 July 21, 1997 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-seven ($36,357.00) Dollars and the Kin9 County Housin9 Authority contributin~ in- kind services in the amount of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) as proposed in documents attached hereto as Exhibit "B". if the grant is awarded; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ~ The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn are authorized to execute a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Certification attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this set forth for with its to reference incorporated herein as if fully submission by the Kin~ County Housin~ Authority application for a "Workin~ Together" HUD. ~ Pursuant to Chapter 35A.33 RCW and Section 35A.11.040, the City Council hereby approves a commitment by Dru9 Elimination Grant the provide in the with City to contract with the Kin9 County Housing Authority to certain services in return for receipt of ~rant moneys amount of Fifty-Eight Thousand ($58,000.00) Dollars the City contributin9 services and benefits with an in Ordinance No. 4996 July 21, 1997 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 such administrative procedures as may be out the directions of this legislation. ~ This Ordinance shall force five (5) days from and after its publication, as provided by law. kind value of Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Seven ($36,357.00) Dollars and the King County Housing Authority contributing in-kind services in the amount of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars as proposed in documents attached hereto as Exhibit nB", which are by this reference incorporated herein as if fully set forth, if the grant is awarded. ~ The Mayor is hereby authorized to necessary implement to carry take effect and be in passage, approval and INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: CHARLES A. BOOTH MAYOR Ordinance NO. 4996 July 21, 1997 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 ATTEST: Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael J. Reynolds, City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 4996 July 21, 1997 Page 5 "Working Together" King County Housing Authority 1997 Drug Elimination Grant Proposed Program Summary The King County Housing Authority is applying to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $845,250 to fired drug eliminatioR efforts at the following public housing sites in King County outside the City of Seattle: Auburn Bellevue White Center Kent Green River Homes, Burndale Homes, Firwood Circle Eastside Terrace, College Place Park Lake Homes, Sites 1 and 2 Springwood Apartments, Valli Kee Homes, Cascade Apartments The drug elimination grant application is titled "Working Together," because the program is a Team effort of residents, housing management, local law enforcement agencies and community-based agencies. Everyone involved is committed to a collaborative effort to reduce drugs and drug-related crime in public housing. This year's grant application includes the continuation of three community policing substations - one at Park l,qk~ Homes, one at Springwood, and one at Greell River Homes. Prevention programs include youth and family support services, welfare to work initiatives, tutoring and drag prevention education at all sites.. Intervention programs and outpatient treatment are available in Kent, Auburn and White Center sites. Proposed contractors include certified drug treatment agencies, community-based agencies and resident councils. Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "A" Page 1 of 2 TAB 11E 'CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) CERTIFICATION The CEO hereby certifies that: The Applicant discussed the extent to which the relevant goverrm{ent jurisdiction has met its law ' enforcement obligations under the Cooperative Agreement with the applicant (as required by the housing authorities Annual Contributions Contract with HUD). Requested law enforcement activities are in accordance with the requi.fements of the FY 1997 NOFA. If the jurisdiction is not meeting its obligations under the Cooperative Agreement, the CEO should identify the circumstances relating to its failure to do so. The CEO or designee understands that the application deadline date is Friday, August 8, 1997, 3:00 p.m., local time. The applicant describes the current level of baseline law~ enforcement services being provided to the developments proposed for assistance. If applicable please attach any supportive documentation. Print Name & Title: Chuck Booth, Mayor Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "A" Page 2 of 2 Law Enforcement Substation and Services - Proposed Contract City of~4uburn Introduction: Since its first award of the "Working Together" drag elimination grant in 1991, the King County Housing Authority has contracted with the City of Auburn to have a community policing substation at Green River Homes. The officer assigned to the substation provides services to Burndale Homes and Firwood Circle too. The Auburn Police Substation officer has established a clearly defined role over and above the baseline services provided by the Auburn Police Department. The Auburn Resident Council and the King County Housing Authority management requested continuation of the substation, because it has been a deterrent to crime and provided excellent crime prevention opporU~nities with youth and their families. Residents often stop and talk with the officer as he makes his rounds on foot or in the patrol ear in all three Auburn communities. Resident's conversations with him have resulted in early detection of problems that could have escalated into drug-related crime. The police officer has been able to work with families where drug sales have been suspected to dose down the operations, make arrests, and encourage enrollment in a treatment program where appropriate. Background of Proposed Services: The proposed Auburn substation at Green River Homes is a continuation of early drug elimination grant-funded Working Together activities. Community policing in Auburn began with this project. The Auburn Police Department is increasing its community policing efforts throughout the Auburn community because of the success of this project. The current officer, Mike Burris is the third community policing officer assigned to the project since its inception. He is a natural community policing officer, and residents have been very pleased with his willingness to roll up his sleeves and work with them on community projects. The Auburn Resident Council has been instrumental in developing crime prevention programs with help from the Auburn Police Department. In 1995, the Auburn Resident Council completed its conflict resolution project funded by HUD's technical assistance grants. The combination ora substation and a resident-managed conflict resolution program is doing much to encourage healthier, more resilient communities. Baseline Services: For the Auburn Police Department, baseline services include answering 911 emergency calls for service based on crime reports and some safety issue responses like locked cars. Criminal investigations and assistance with prosecutions are also part of the police department's baseline services. Crime prevention, block watch and victim's assistance programs are available based on citizen request for service, communities which are willing to work with the police department, and particularly in the case of victim assistance, those who are willing to come forward and request help. Traffic enforcement, accident investigations, criminal complaints and investigations as necessary to preserve the peace. The Cooperative Agreement with the City of Auburn contains boilerplate language as follows: The City of Auburn shall ..."Furnish or cause to be furnished to the local Authority and the tenants of such Project public services and facilities of the same character and to the same extent as are furnished from time to time without cost or charge to other dwellings and inhabitants of the municipality." (November 15, 1982) )rdinance No. 4996 Zxhibit "B', ?age 1 of 8 Description of the Proposed Services: The King County Housing Authority proposes to contract with the City of Auburn to continue a community policing substation located in Green River Homes, serving that community, Burndale Homes and Firwood Circle. Services provided through the substation are "community policing services" which are in addition to the baseline services described earlier in this grant application. Services will be clearly defined in a contracting process to include the MODEL CONTRACT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS which will be attached to the standard King County Housing Authority Contract for Services as an addendum. A copy of the model contract is included in the Appendix, Section C to the gnmt. In addition to the MODEL CONTRACT, the Auburn Police Department has developed police reporting forms that embody much of what is included in the NOFA's "Document for Public Housing Authorities to Negotiate Agreements for Law Enforcement Services." The Auburn Police Department is committed to a community policing model which is a holistic approach to law enforcement. This model assesses the risk factors present in the community, the signs and symptoms that problems may be forthcoming, and provides for an analysis and subsequent plan of action which prevents problems. Community policing is problem-solving at its best. Police working hand-in-hand with public housing residents intervene early in problems to find solutions before they escalate into crimes. Community policing is particularly effective in drug elimination activities because it responds immediately to tell tale signs that drugs and drug-related crime are occurring and stops that activity before it does much damage in the community. In Auburn, for instance, the following are signs and symptoms that drugs may be at issue in community problem solving: (1). Resident fails to pay rent or is late with rent check. (2). Abandoned automobile (3). Unusually large numbers of visitors for short periods of time (4). Unusual and/or disruptive behavior (5). Increase in crimes associated with getting money for drugs. The Auburn officer walks through the community, or rides in his patrol car, stops frequently to talk with residents, and follows up on resident concerns and complaints. He is quick to notice "signs and symptoms" and act upon them. The Auburn officer spends equal time at all three communities, and is well known to the residents. They report that he is good to follow up on their concerns. They feel that their "voice" is heard, and are willing to help when needed on crime prevention programs for their neighborhoods. In addition to continuing this work, the following activities are recommended for the 1997-1998 contract: (1). Continuation of all current activities resulting in resident contact and problem Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit '~" ~age 2 6f 8 resolution, including attendance at "Working T. ogether" Team meetings. (2). Increased youth involvement with police crime prevention activities including the following -- one bicycle and other youth team activity. (3). At least three adult/family crime prevention meetings of ail residents in each community -- preferably one per quarter and regular attendance at resident council meetings to discuss strategies for crime prevention and law enforcement and develop action plans which involve residents in their own local communities. (4). Assist Auburn Resident Council with projects as they arise. When it is possible with existing resources including volunteers, youth will be encouraged to get involved in Explorer Scout Posts. Officers will continue to refer residents in need of services provided by other members of the Working Together TEAM, and will assist with crisis interventions when needed, he Officer s presence is an integral part of crime prevention. The role and function of the police is continuing education for residents, many of who are Eastern European, and unfamiliar with how police work in the United States. Trust is built on a daily basis. Costs of the Proposed Services: The proposed contract with the Auburn Police Department includes one full-time senior officer with a saiary of $52,785 for fifty-two weeks. Benefits are figured at 27% and total $14,252. A small portion of the benefit amount, $2,515, is proposed to be paid out of the grant funds. At the request of the Auburn Police Department, the grant request includes $1,000 worth of DARE supplies which the officer can give to children living in public housing as recognition of their good citizenship. The grant also allows the Auburn Police Department to purchase MS Office software to log information and connect to the police records files in the Auburn Police Department's main records section. ($500.) The grant provides for the purchase of a new bicycle to replace the earlier one which has worn out. Cost of the new bicycle is $1,200. Impacts of the Proposed Services: The proposed substation has historically had a number of positive impacts on the community, among them a reduction in drug-related crime, an increase in reporting of issues for early interventions that are less costly and problematic to the community and the police as well, and a decrease in emergency medical calls to the Auburn Fire Department. The proposed grant will continue to involve youth in police-sponsored activities with the following possible outcomes: (1). More youth will consider law enforcement as a career and take appropriate steps to direct their school studies toward law enforcement. (2). More youth will engage in police-sponsored activities, improve their safety skills and be more aware of how police work with them in constructive ways to keep their community safe. (3). More youth will develop leadership skills that they can use in school and in other activities through their involvement with a youth council. Initiatives that can be Sustained Over Several Years: The Auburn Police Department is integrating more community policing programs into its regular police services. Funding is not available without the grant to provide the intensity of service that the drug elimination grant Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "B" Page 3 of 8 provides for a limited number of residents in a limited number of housing units, traditional police service can take on more of the problem-solving characteristics of community policing. The current officer assignment system can be changed to a district assignment where officers can get to know the residents better. Some of the crime prevention emphasis of community policing is being absorbed in the conflict resolution project of the Auburn Resident Council. They are working with a community organizing consultant and the "Working Together" coordinator to make this happen. If they are successful in developing a model that can sustain itself over time, this will be another very effective problem-solving tool for Auburn public housing residents. Timetable for Proposed Services: The proposed services will begin December 1, 1997. The services will be provided full-time for 12 months, and will end on November 30, 1998. Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "B" ?age 4 of 8 REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET NARRATIVE BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The King County Housing Authority will contract with the Auburn Police Department to provide a community policing substation at Green River Homes, staffed by one full-time officer. The officer will spend equal amounts of time at each of three public housing communities in Auburn -- Green River Homes, Burndale Homes and Firwood Circle. The Officer will be responsible for on-site law enforcement by foot patrol, car and bicycle patrol and will collect data on crime activities, and intervene in problem solving efforts with individuals and the resident councils to prevent crimes from occurring The officer will attend all "Working Together" Team meetings and coordinate efforts with other members of the Team. The officer will communicate regularly with the housing management staffto assist residents in need of services. In addition, the officer will do other community outreach efforts with special attention to youth activities. The proposed contract between the Auburn Police Department and the Housing Authority of the County of King for these services is attached to this application as Appendix A. Funds Requested for this Activity: $58,000 Amplified Budget Items by Object Class Category (From SF-424A, Section BO6) PHDEP Funding Other local in-kind Sources of Funding a. Personnel none $-0- $-0- Total $-0- $-0- b. Fringe Benefits none $-0- $-0- Total $-0- $-0- c. Travel none $-0- $-0- Total $-0- $-0- d. Equipment Total $-0- $-0- Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "B" Page 5 of 8 e. Supplies Total f. Contractual Direct labor and benefit contact with Auburn Police Department for one (1) Officer at 40 hours per week for 52 weeks; Annual Salary -- $51,000; Benefits -- $1422.00 Use of Car for 12 momhs Software (MS Office) Police Bicycle Cell Phone DARE Supplies Space for Substation (KCHA)* $-0- $-0- $52,785 $ 2,515 $11,637 $-0- $24,OO0 $ 5OO $-0- $1,200 -0- $720 $1,000 $-0- -0- $5,000 Total $58,000 $41,357 h. Other None $-0- $-0- Total $-0- $-0- i. Total Direct Charges (sum of a-h) $58,000 $41,357 * The King County Housing Authority provides space for the substation valued at $5,000. Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "B" Page 6 of 8 Supporting Documentation to Support Specific Costs for the Auburn Police Department Law Enforcement Contract The proposed contract with the Auburn Police Department includes one full-time senior officer with a salary of $52,785 for fit~y-two weeks. Benefits are figured at 27% and total $14,252. A small portion of the benefit mount, $2,515, is proposed to be paid out of the grant funds. At the request of the Auburn Police Department, the grant request includes $1,000 worth of DARE supplies which the officer can give to children living in public housing as recognition of their good citizenship. The grant also allows the Auburn Police Department to purchase MS Office software to log information and connect to the police records files in the Auburn Police Department's main records section. ($500.) The grant provides for the purchase of a new bicycle to replace the earlier one which has worn out. Cost of the new bicycle is $1,200. In-kind: The Auburn Police Department will contribute $11,637 toward the benefit balance for the police officer. The Auburn Police Department will also contribute the use ora vehicle for the year valued at $24,000 and $720 for the cost of operating the cell phone for one year. The King County Housing Authority is contributing space for the substation at Green River Homes valued at $5,000. Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "B" Page 7 of 8 BASELINE SERVICES TO PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES Current law enforcement baseline police services are defined, but may not be limited to, as the ordinary and routine police services provided to the residents of public housing developments as a result of the overall, city/county-wide deployment of police resources to respond to crime and other public safety incidents, including 9-1-1 communications, processing of calls for services, routine patrol, police officer response to calls for service, and investigative follow-up of criminal activiW. The actual or estimated time spent on supporting basic patrol and investigative services by administrative and technical personnel may be included in baseline services. The PHDEP funds must be used for services above the baseline and shall not be used to supplant municipal funds for law enforcement services and ~ used to support the reallocation of current police services to other locations within the municipality. A IP, w enforcement written agreement between the PHA & municipality is reouired for PHDEP funding of supplemental police services to public housing residents. CURRENT & SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT Police Services Proposed Hours Difference Belween Provided to Public Current Hours Above Baseline Current & Housing Residents ' (Baseline Services) (Funded by PHDEP) Proposed Patrol Services Criminal Investigations Specialized Units Traffic (if applicable) Arrests & Processing Court Time Dispatch Support ' Records Support Hiring & Training Administrative Time Other TOTAL TIME NOTE: Please provide a wri~en description of current law en~rccment b~cline se~ices reg~ding ~is application. Ordinance No. 4996 Exhibit "B" Page 8 of 8