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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2009
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Ron Harmon at 5:00 PM.
1. Approval of Minutes
J. Danielson moved to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
2. Fire Department’s Strategic Plan 2009 update – INFO ONLY
Fire Chief Jim Schneider briefly reviewed the 2009 Strategic Plan.
3. BLS Ambulance Transport update – INFO ONLY
Chief Schneider spoke about ambulance response times in the city.
4. 2010 ALS Medic Unit Analysis – INFO ONLY
Chief Schneider spoke about advanced life support service in the city.
5. Washington Traffic Safety Commission $800 mini-grant - ACCEPT
Chief of Police Steve Strachan explained the funds provide motorcycle officer training.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept a mini-
grant in an amount up to $800 from the the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
6. Washington Traffic Safety Commission $15,000 grant - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan reviewed that funds provide officer overtime to deter street racing.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant not to
exceed $15,000 fro street racing emphasis patrols.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
7. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Nighttime Seat belt Enforcement grant
application - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds will provide officer overtime for this emphasis.
J. Danielson moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to apply for the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to exceed
$7,000.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
8. Bulletproof Vest Program grants – ACCEPT and Establish the budget
Chief Strachan explained the grants provide reimbursement for prior purchases.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to accept the
Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest (BVP) grants in an amount not to
exceed $11,444.56 and to establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
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9. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority $39,170 grant – ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the funds will be used to purchase an Automated License Plate
Reader (ALPR), computer hardware and software upgrades for the unit.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant in
an amount not to exceed $39,170.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
10. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority $34,638 PATROL task force grant
- ACCEPT
Chief Strachan explained the funds would provide equipment for the PATROL regional
task force.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant
on behalf of the PATROL task force in an amount not to exceed $34,638.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
11. Muckleshoot Casino $5,000 donation – ACCEPT and Establish the budget
Chief Strachan explained the funds were donated to the Volunteers in Police Services
and will be used for their programs.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council accept the donation from the
Muckleshoot Casino in the amount of $5,000 and establish the budget.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
12. Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant application -
AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan reviewed the funds would be used for two proposed civilian positions.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department’s request to apply
for the Recovery Act: Edward Byrne memorial Competitive Grant in an amount
not to exceed $400,000.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
13. Recovery Act: Edward Byrne memorial Competitive Grant – Kent Youth &
Family Services – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan explained that Kent Youth & Family Services plans to apply for a grant
under a separate category of funding and it may fund one sworn officer position.
14. Washington Traffic Safety Commission – Reduce Underage Drinking (RUaD)
Grant application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the funds would provide overtime for compliance check teams.
J. Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to
apply for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to
exceed $2,400.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
15. Washington Traffic Safety commission – Target Zero Task Force Project
application – AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan and Captain Bob Cline explained the funds would be used for partial
salary and benefits for a Public Education Specialist for a two year period.
L. Thomas moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to
apply for the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to
exceed $93,840.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
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16. Resolution Adopting Fee Schedule for Kent Corrections Facility Programs and
Kent Police Department – ADOPT
Chief Strachan and Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick explained a decrease or waiver
of fees would allow more inmates to participate in programs while incarcerated.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council adopt the proposed resolution
which repeals Resolution No. 1793 and readopts a new fee schedule for the
Kent Corrections Facility Programs and the Kent Police Department, which
allows staff to waive program fees for indigent inmates.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
17. Purchase of Panasonic Toughbook Computers – APPROVE
Paul Dunn, Technical Services Manager, explained the selection process for vendors
supplying computers, keyboards, docking stations and mounting brackets for the Kent
Police Department’s patrol cars.
L. Thomas moved to approve the mayor to enter into a Goods and Services
Agreement with CDW-G Corporation to purchase 50 Panasonic CF-19
Toughbook Computers for a total delivered price not to exceed $199,576.28.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
18. Purchase of Ledco docking stations – APPROVE
J. Danielson moved to approve the Mayor to enter into a Goods and Services
Agreement with CDW-G Corporation to purchase 48 Ledco docking stations for
Panasonic CF-19 Mobile Data Computers for a price not to exceed $33,319.99.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
19. Purchase of TG3 backlilt keyboards – APPROVE
L. Thomas moved to approve the Mayor to enter into a Goods and Services
Agreement with PC Select LLC Corporation to purchase 50 TG3 backlit
keyboards for a price not to exceed $13,520.70.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
20. Purchase of Havis Shield mounting brackets and parts – APPROVE
J. Danielson moved to approve the Mayor to enter into a Goods and Services
Agreement with FCI Inc. to purchase Mixed Quantities of Havis Shield
mounting brackets and parts to equip the City’s Patrol car fleet for a price not
to exceed $13,520.70.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:52 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary