| ITEM #: 9. DATE: 07/08/2024 AI #:2111 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | TWO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS (IGA) WITH AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 216 FOR DESERT EDGE AND MILLENNIUM HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SERVICES |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Jeff Mercy, Interim Chief of Police |
SUMMARY
Agreement for the City of Goodyear to provide school resources officer (SRO) services at Desert Edge High School and Millenium High School.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute two Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) between Agua Fria Union High School District No. 216 and the City of Goodyear to provide SRO services to the District at Desert Edge High School and Millennium High School. (Jeff Mercy, Interim Chief of Police)
FISCAL IMPACT
The full cost of the SRO program and positions and the revenue from the school district has been included as a part of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. During the school year, 50% of SRO’s salary and benefits will be reimbursed on a quarterly basis from the school district’s operating budget, excluding holidays, sick days, breaks, and summer vacations.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
The Council was briefed by the Goodyear Police Department’s School Resource Officer program during the March 26, 2018, work session. The briefing included information on current SRO programs and general school safety information. Since that time, the city has maintained an intergovernmental agreement with the Agua Fria Union High School District to keep school resource officers on two of their high school campuses.
The school district has funds available in which they have agreed to pay for 50% of the costs associated with SRO Services for the 10-month period covering the school year. The city will pay 100% of the costs during the summer break and school observed holidays or vacations during which time the resource officer will perform city-related duties.
The school district has funds available in which they have agreed to pay for 50% of the costs associated with SRO Services for the 10-month period covering the school year. The city will pay 100% of the costs during the summer break and school observed holidays or vacations during which time the resource officer will perform city-related duties.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Many communities seek the help of law enforcement to promote school safety. The Agua Fria Union High School District funding will supplement the department's funding of the officers’ salaries and the district will reimburse the city quarterly for SRO services. The Police Chief will have sole discretion if the SRO is temporarily reassigned to other duties during school times as needed.
An SRO’s presence on campus builds trust between the students and school administrators and acts as a deterrent to potential crime. Not only do SRO’s provide valuable law enforcement education, but SRO's also act as models and mentors while providing a safe learning environment for the staff and students.
An SRO’s presence on campus builds trust between the students and school administrators and acts as a deterrent to potential crime. Not only do SRO’s provide valuable law enforcement education, but SRO's also act as models and mentors while providing a safe learning environment for the staff and students.