Consent 1.F.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/27/2011
- TITLE
- Billings Housing Authority Agreement to Fund One Officer from 7/1/2011 to 12/31/2011
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Since 1991, the Billings Housing Authority has funded one police officer under an agreement with the City of Billings. The funding consists of salary, benefits, and maximum of four (4) hours of overtime per month. Due to the loss of a grant, the Housing Authority is now funding this position from its office budget for a six month period. Staff is recommending City Council approve this agreement for the funding of the officer from July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011. The agreement is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may:
- Approve the Housing Authority Agreement to fund one officer, or
- Not approve the Housing Authority Agreement to fund one officer.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The City provides a vehicle and necessary equipment. The Billings Housing Authority pays the salary and benefits for the officer, to a maximum amount of $41,839.00, for the 6 month period of July 1 through December 31, 2011. This amount is budgeted in the current budget. If the Housing Authority is unable to fund the officer position after January 1, 2012, the position will be absorbed through attrition.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve the agreement with Billings Housing Authority to fund one Police Officer for the period of July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011.