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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 8, 2009
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Les Thomas, Jamie Danielson, and Ron Harmon, Chair
• The meeting was called to order by Chair Harmon at 5:05 PM.
• Harmon called for changes or additions to the agenda, there was one item from police.
1. Approval of Minutes
L. Thomas moved to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2009 meeting.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
2. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant award - ACCEPT
Chief of Police Steve Strachan explained the grant will fund officer overtime for Night Time
Seat Belt Enforcement mobilization.
J. Danielson moved to recommend Council authorize the Kent Police Department
to accept the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in an amount not to
exceed $1,800.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
3. Drug Free communities Support Program grant award - ACCEPT
Chief Strachan reviewed the proposed use of grant funds.
L. Thomas moved to recommend that Council authorize the Kent Police
Department to accept the Drug Free Communities Support Program grant in the
amount of $54,370.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
4. Purchase of one Live Scan unit - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the uses of the fingerprinting unit.
J. Danielson moved to recommend authorizing the Kent Police Department to
purchase one Live Scan unit and for the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
5. Jail Work Crew Update – INFO ONLY
Chief Strachan spoke about the progress of the jail work crew. Deputy City Attorney Pat
Fitzpatrick indicated that jail work crews would be offered the opportunity to help fill
sand bags, if needed, in exchange for time credit.
6. HealthForce Occupational Medicine, Inc. Professional Services Agreement –
ACCEPT and AUTHORIZE
Fire Chief Jim Schneider explained the various medical services to be provided through
the agreement.
J. Danielson moved to recommend that Council accept the Professional Services
Agreement Between the City of Kent and HealthForce Occupational Medicine,
Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with HealForce
Occupational Medicine, Inc.
The motion was seconded by L. Thomas and passed 3-0.
Public Safety Committee Minutes
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Added item:
7. Seattle Police Department Interagency Agreement - AUTHORIZE
Chief Strachan explained the agreement pertains to an interagency gang task force.
L. Thomas moved to authorize the Kent Police Department to sign the Seattle
Police Department Interagency Agreement and accept the grant funds.
The motion was seconded by J. Danielson and passed 3-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:33 PM.
Jo Thompson,
Public Safety Committee Secretary