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 School Resource Officers, 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 four (4) full-time School Resource Officers for the 2023/2024 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.
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 middle and high school campuses to ensure an optimum learning environment for students.
Financial Impact:
KISD will cover 75% of the costs for four (4) full-time Keller Police Officers. For 2023/2024, KISD costs will be $397,497.17 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.