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Home My WebLink AboutCCPD 2000-05-15 AgendasCITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL./CRIME CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD WORK SESSION MAY 15, 2000 - 5:00 p.m. AGENDA The City Council and the Crime Control District Board of the City of North Richland Hills will hold a joint work session on Monday, May 15, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. at the North Richland Hills City Hall in the Pre-Council Room, 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas. AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Review Accomplishments of Crime Control District and Discuss Plans for Future 3. Review of Procedures for Receiving of Public Comments 4. Adjournment i,.~ ~ it . ~. ~~ INFORMAL REPORTTO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No._ '^ Date: May 12, 2000 c=~~~ Sub'ect: Crime Control and Prevention District /City Council Work Session ~l 1 In preparation for the worksession Monday, May 15, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., the attached "working agenda" has been prepared. The primary focuses of this worksession will be to recap the successes of the Crime Control District since its implementation, discuss a proposal for the extension of the District, discuss various strategies for Public Education, public and private, and seek direction from the City Council /Crime Control Board on the future direction of the District. The recap will be a brief presentation by Chief Shockley on the successes of the City since 1996. After this presentation and based on the successes, City staff will recommend a proposal to submit a referendum to the voters in February of 2001 to continue the District. This proposal includes atwo-year budget projection as was done with the initial referendum in 1996. Next, strategies will be outlined for amulti-faceted Public Education program that will include what the City is permitted to do as a public education effort. The City is allowed to produce and distribute materials as long as they do not advocate voting "for" or "against" the referendum. The Mayor, City Council and staff will also be called upon to meet with neighborhood groups to discuss the importance of continuation of the program. Other than City supported public education; it is proposed that anon-Council appointed committee be formed to steer the private sector efforts supporting the program. A number of residents have indicated that they are very interested in participating in this effort. This committee would be able to solicit funds and actively endorse the renewal of the District. The Committee, similar to committees formed to support Bond Elections, could be chaired or co-chaired by actively involved residents and/or business leaders of the community. It is important for the public and private initiatives to develop amulti-faceted approach that would include mailers, utility bill inserts, neighborhood meetings, churches and civic organizations, as well as newspaper and electronic media awareness of the referendum. The City Council /Crime Control Board will be asked to set a time frame and pass a resolution for the extension of the District. City staff is recommending a 10-year renewal. Staff will be presenting a general plan of how the funds would be used over the next two years and seeking input from the City Council on any new Goals or directions that they would like to have considered during that timeframe. Recommendations will be made on the best use of the "transition fund" that has been established during the initial five-year period. A timeline will be presented showing what actions need to occur at what time between now and February, 2001. Respectfully submitted, . Larry J. ~ unningham ' City Manager ISSUED BYTHE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Attachment 1 Crime Control and Prevention District /City Council Joint Worksession Working Agenda -May 15, 2000 5:00 P.M. I. Review of Accomplishments -Chief Tom Shockley • Discuss with Council/Staff II. Proposal for Extension -Randy Shiflet, Tom Shockley • Discuss with Council/Staff III. Strategy for Public Education -Larry Cunningham City paid brochure Resolution of Support from City Council - 10 year extension Meetings with neighborhood groups Timeline for public education - prior to February 2001 Other outside citizen groups Keep transition fund in tact Paid publicity -Private sector Town Hall -Public meeting or meetings • Discuss with Council/Staff IV. Direction from City Council/Crime Control Board Time frame (number of years - 10) Resolution of support from the City Council for 10 year renewal Use of current "transition fund" if reauthorization approved Any new Goals/directions Encourage formation of Citizen Support Group to promote renewal Attachment 2 Proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Goals Continue Initiatives of Original Plan -Reduced response time; -Reduce call "stacking"; -Increased officer visibility in neighborhoods; -Enhance crime fighting with new equipment and technology; -Reduce juvenile and gang-related offenses Continue to Improve Response Times to Calls for Service Maintain Detention Facility Security Attachment 3 Crime Control District Y r 1 Year one of the renewed Crime Control District will continue to support the mission and goals of the original CCD plan using current staffing along with additional personnel and equipment where appropriate. To maintain response times as close to current levels as possible, as well as minimize the occurrence of call stacking, it is recommended that four police officers be added in the last quarter of FY 2000-01, and a police sergeant be added as a full year position. Additional equipment will also be needed, and five additional fully equipped police vehicles are also included in the Year #1 plan. Accelerated, aggressive law enforcement means more offenders arrested, and more individuals placed into jail. Current and projected increases in the number of arrests made in the city create a need for more Detention Officers to maintain a safe environment inside the City Jail. Two Additional Detention Officers have been requested to accomplish this. An additional training vehicle has also been requested to provide more transportation so that more officers may attend training they need. City of North Richland Hills CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT Reauthorization Financing Plan Year 2001 PROGRAM OF SERVICES Year 1 Estimated Revenues Sales Tax $ 4,220,000 Interest Earnings $ 160,000 Other $ 15.000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES YEAR 1 Estimated Expenditures Ongoing Programs Continuation of 38 Personnel $ 1,900,000 Continuation of Operating Expenditures $ 350,000 Continuation of Indirect Costs $ 340,000 Continuation of General Fund Compensation Plan $ 850,000 Continuation of Vehicle Replacement Plan $ 340.000 Total Ongoing Programs Year 1 New Initiatives New Officers & Sergeant (5 positions, 4 for 1 /4 year in 1st year) $ 125,000 Detention Personnel (2 positions) $ 70,000 Equipment for New Initiatives $ 255.000 Total New Initiatives Year 1 TOTAL YEAR 1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES $ 3,780,000 $ 450,000 $ 4,395,000 $ 4,230,000 RESERVES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS YEAR 1 $ 165,000 Crime Control District Year two of the renewed Crime Control District will continue to support the mission and goals of the original CCD plan using current staffing, additional staffing added last year, along with additional personnel and equipment where appropriate. It is recommended that one Public Service Officer (PSO) be added to the police department in an effort to free up more police officer time for other, more dire matters. Two additional Uniformed Patrol vehicles are also included in the plan for Year two to enhance officers' abilities to answer calls for service in the most expedient fashion possible. City of North Richland Hills CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT Reauthorization Financing Plan Year 2001 PROGRAM OF SERVICES Year 2 Estimated Revenues Sales Tax $ 4,350,000 Interest Earnings $ 190,000 Other $ 15.000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES YEAR 2 Estimated Expenditures Ongoing Programs Continuation of Existing Personnel $ 2,350,000 Continuation of Operating Expenditures $ 310,000 Continuation of Indirect Costs $ 340,000 Continuation of General Fund Compensation Plan $ 875,000 Continuation of Vehicle Replacement Plan $ 300.000 Total Ongoing Programs New Initiatives Officers (4 for 3/4 of a year) $ 165,000 Public Safety Personnel (1 position) $ 35,000 Equipment for New Initiatives $ 95.000 Total New Initiatives Year 2 TOTAL YEAR 2 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES RESERVES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS YEAR 2 $ 4,175,000 $ 295,000 $ 4,555,000 $ 4,470,000 $ 85,000 City of North Richland Hills CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT Reauthorization Financing Plan Year 2001 PROGRAM OF SERVICES 2 YEAR SUMMARY Estimated Revenues (2 Years) Sales Tax $ 8,570,000 Interest Earnings $ 350,000 Other $ 30.000 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 2 YEARS Estimated Expenditures Ongoing Programs Continuation of Existing Personnel $ 4,250,000 Continuation of Operating Expenditures $ 660,000 Continuation of Indirect Costs $ 680,000 Continuation of General Fund Compensation Plan $ 1,725,000 Continuation of Vehicle Replacement Plan ~ 640.000 Total Ongoing Programs New Initiatives New Personnel (8 Positions) Equipment for New Initiatives Total New Initiatives 2 Years TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2 Year Summary TOTAL RESERVES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS $ 7,955,000 $ 395,000 350.000 $ 745,000 $ 8,950,000 ~ 8,700,000 $ 250,000 Attachment 4 Timeline for CCD Election Timeline for recommended dates: 5/15/2000 City Council /CCD Worksession -Consensus from Council / CCD Board to proceed June 2000 City Council Resolution supporting renewal referendum for 10 year period. Aug./Sept.2000 Formation of Citizen Committee -Selection of Chair or Co- Chair. Sept./Nov.2000 City to begin Public Awareness Campaign. Citizen Committee to conduct meetings, fundraisers, ad campaign. Private promotions supporting renewal. Week of 12/25/2000 1St Public Notice Week of 1/1/2001 2"d Public Notice 1/8/2001 Resolution requesting continuation referendum on Council agenda. Hold public hearing. 1/8/2001 CCD Board conducts vote ordering the referendum upon City Council adopting resolution requesting the referendum. 2/7 - 2/20/2001 Early Voting 2/24/2001 Hold election for continuation of CCD.