To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Bradley G. Fortune, Chief of Police
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Keller Independent School District, for the funding of three full-time School Resource Officers and one less than full-time School Resource Officer, for the Keller Police Department.
Background:
The City of Keller and Keller Independent School (KISD) District have had an agreement for funding of School Resource Officers since 1993. The agreement was suspended in 2010 when the school district made cuts to their budget to meet district goals and was reinstated for the 2012/2013 school year. The proposed agreement is proposing three (3) full-time and one (1) less than full-time School Resource Officers for the 2022/2023 school year.
The officers will be assigned to Keller High School, Keller Center for Advanced Learning/Indian Springs Middle School, Keller Middle School/Keller Compass Center, and Bear Creek Intermediate School campuses all within the City of Keller. If the District or any campus close for a period of time for health and safety reasons, School Resource Officers may assist the District as agreed to by all parties.
It is in the best interest of the community to engage in this Interlocal Agreement with the Keller Independent School District to further the policing philosophy and strategy in our community while working with the high school campuses to ensure an optimum learning environment for students.
Financial Impact:
KISD will cover 75% of the costs for three (3) the full-time Keller Police Officers and will cover 100% of the costs for the one (1) less than full-time Keller Police Officer. For 2022/2023, KISD costs will be $391,346.01 for the staffing.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed this agreement.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution.