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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
August 21, 1997
Committee:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman Marshall, Trustees Baudek and Pauley
All
Police Chief Repola, Fire Chief Dorman, Clerk
O'Connor
Administrator Klaphake
Chairman Marshall called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) Surcharge Reduction. The
Committee reviewed a Resolution reducing the telephone exchange access
facility charge accessed to telephone service users in Estes Park from
50/month to 45/month commencing January 1, 1998. LETA reports that
additional telephones in Larimer County have generated sufficient fund
reserves to authorize the reduction. The Committee recommends approval
of the Resolution as submitted.
Universal Hiring Grant Program (UHP) Application. The Universal Hiring
Program is one of several approaches developed by the U. S. Dept. of
Justice to deploy additional officers devoted to community policing on the
streets and rural routes of the nation. UHP enables interested agencies to
supplement their current sworn forces through Federal grants for up to 3
years. Grants will be awarded for up to 75% of the total salary and benefits
of each new officer over three years, for a maximum of $b75 i00 ns oncecerthe
The remainder is to be paid by state or local funds. Funding g
new officers have been hired or on the date ofthe
Gwa rd,nt fwhichever
is later,
and will be paid over the course of the grant.
for
officers in addition to, not in lieu of, officers that otherwise hsappl lldt a been
hired. The Committee reviewed a preliminary copy
could be amended prior to final form.
The grant was located on the Internet, and in a recent study, the Department
in two uniformed officers at all
found staffing levels are undersized for he 3-yr.' Grants $127 320 which exceeds
times. The total program cost award of
the maximum award; therefore, staff is requesting a grant
$75,000, funded as follows:
Year
1998
UHP Town
$30,000 $ 8,188
25,000 18,353
25,779
1999
2000 20,000
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Movement through the salary "grade" system and benefits were included in
the above funding estimates. Additional funding beyond year 2000 is
allowed in the grant application, and staff will request one additional officer
position; however, a matching funding requirement is not required with this
submittal. The application assurances have been submitted to Town
Attorney White for his review.
In addition, the Town is to make a "good faith effort" to retain the employee
after three years. There are now 15 officers, and if awarded, the force will
increase by 7.5%. Chief Repola has discussed this program with Ft. Collins
and Colorado's representative in Washington, DC, and the award appears
favorable at this time. The Committee recommends approval of the Grant
Application.
Clancy Parking Update. Parking violations are still occurring in the RV
spaces, and staff is working on this problem area; staff will present, in the
near future, suggestions to make these spaces more user friendly. The
center stripe on the RV spaces was removed by the Public Works Dept.,
however, users remain unclear as to the allowed parking use. A final parking
summary will be submitted following the Scottish Festival. Chief Repola
confirmed the Clancy System is worthwhile.
Questioned on the possibility of expanding the 30-minute parking limit in
certain spaces in the Post Office Lot, Chief Repola deferred comment
pending further discussion.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
ISO Update. Fire Chief Dorman reported that ISO will be conducting their
survey October 13 through 15; staff anticipates an improved fire rating due
to the new Fire Station, equipment, training, and major upgrade of the
Town's water system.
REPORTS.
The Committee reviewed the correspondence summary for June and July
which commended Officer Rose and the Police Dept. as a whole, particularly
for the return of lost articles to their owners.
There being no further business, Chairman Marshall adjourned the meeting at
4:00 p.m.
APPROVED
AUG 2 6 1997
Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk
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