Agenda Item Title:
Authorize Mayor and Finance Officer to Sign and Accept if Awarded the 2020 Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Cops Hiring Program (CHP) Grant
Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
02/12/2020
City Council Hearing Date:
02/18/2020
Petitioner:
Chief Karl Jegeris
Staff Contact:
Chief Karl Jegeris
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
The Rapid City Police Department is requesting City Council’s authorization to apply for and accept the 2020 Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Cops Hiring Program (CHP) Grant. If we are awarded this grant, we will add 3 full-time officers with a 25% local match.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
| Funding | Cost Center |
|---|---|
| The RCPD 2020 Budget, as well as federal funding. | |
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve