Submitted By: Michael Balken
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Presentation By: Angy Scroble
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Department: Police
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve one-year renewal of the agreement for school security officer services with Trinity Catholic High School with receivables in the amount of $100,106
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
In the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, the SRO works closely with school administration and staff to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations that may result in student unrest. They make referrals to community agencies for students and staff as needed, as well as provide educational counseling and law enforcement as needed and warranted.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Trinity Catholic High School, located at 2600 SW 42nd Street, Ocala, has requested the assignment of one regularly employed police officer to create and maintain a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students, teachers, and staff. The SRO Program has been beneficial to the City of Ocala, the Marion County School Board, and students.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Trinity Catholic High School agrees to reimburse the City of Ocala Police Department the amount of $100,106 for one year from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. Revenue will be applied to account number 001-342-000-000-02-34215. Monthly payments in the amount of $11,123 will be made for nine months beginning September 30, 2024.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This agreement has been reviewed in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny