HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-015 Grant Application COPSResolution 11 -015
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) HIRING PROGRAM (CHP)
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend desires to apply for CHP grant funding for the
hiring of one police officer; and
WHEREAS, CHP provides federal funding for 100% of an entry level newly -hired
officer's salary and benefits for three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, the City funds the officer position for a minimum of one (1) year following
the federally funded three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, CHP funds may be used to fill existing unfunded vacancies; and
WHEREAS, the police department currently has one (1) unfunded vacancy eligible for
CHP funding; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the CHP grant funded officer position is to enhance community
oriented policing capacity and improve problem solving efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for the COPS Hiring Program
grant.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 16th day of May 2011.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC, City Clerk
Michelle Sandoval, Mayor
Approved as to form:
J
John P. Watts, City Attorney