PRESENTER: Presenter
Administrative Lieutenant David Blevins, NBPD
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an updated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) for the provision of School Resource Officers by the New Braunfels Police Department at NBISD locations.
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DEPARTMENT: Police
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On August 10, 2020, City Council approved an agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) for the assignment of officers employed by the New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD) to perform law enforcement services for NBISD as School Resource Officers (SROs). In accordance with the interlocal agreement, the “primary purpose of SROs is to patrol NBISD property and campuses to protect all students, personnel, and visitors from physical harm, to prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism; to enforce all laws including municipal ordinances, county orders, and state law, and to work in coordination with campus officials and NBISD administration (the “Services”)”, in addition to other duties as requested or required.
After implementation of the SRO program, the agreement was amended with clarifying details in concurrence by City Council and the NBISD Board in November 2020. In mutual agreement, the contract has again been updated with minor revisions to the sections pertaining to invoicing, contract renewal process, and document delivery methods; all other terms and conditions remain in effect. Upon receipt of approval by City Council, the updated agreement will be presented to the NBISD Board for their consideration and approval in accordance with standard procedures.
ISSUE:
Not applicable
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
Continue to utilize cross departmental teams to enhance services provided to internal and external customers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Per the interlocal agreement, NBISD pays the City for 75% of the direct costs incurred by the City, including salaries, benefits, equipment, training, and vehicle costs associated with the SRO program; the balance of costs is paid by the City. All expenditures and revenue to support the program have been included within the City and NBISD Adopted Budgets and will be incorporated within upcoming budgets. As such, there is sufficient funding for the interlocal agreement as described above.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an updated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) for the provision of School Resource Officers by the New Braunfels Police Department at NBISD locations.