To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Bradley G. Fortune, Chief of Police
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution amending Resolution No. 4035, dated September 18, 2018; and authorizing an amendment of the Interlocal Agreement for Police Services (Contract No.18-80), Section 3. Keller obligations and Section 4. Westlake obligations, with the Town of Westlake, Texas.
Background:
The Town of Westlake desires to have the Keller Police Department assign a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Westlake Academy.
Financial Impact:
The Town of Westlake agrees to reimburse the City of Keller 100% of all personnel costs, including Base Pay, Salary Increases, Longevity Pay, Holiday Pay for holidays observed by the District when staff and students are not present, Incentive/Certification Pay, Overtime Costs, FLSA, Court Attendance Costs, Medicare, Workers Compensation Insurance, Group Health Insurance, and Retirement for the full-time police officer.
The Town of Westlake will share in the cost of providing a marked police vehicle for the SRO, a portable police radio for instant communications, and uniforms, by reimbursing the City of Keller a flat fee of $7,500.00 per SRO, consistent with the contract between KISD and the City of Keller.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
Approved by the Town Council of the Town of Westlake on October 25, 2022.
Legal Review:
Reviewed by City of Keller/Town of Westlake Attorney Stan Lowry and Westlake Academy Attorney Janet Bubert.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the amendment and resolution as presented.