Title
Public Safety Implementation Program Status and 2019 Financial Report
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive the Public Safety Implementation Program Status and 2019 Financial Report. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive information on the Public Safety Implementation Program Status and 2019 Financial Report.
Staff Contact:
Chandra Brady, Support Administrator, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8214
Presenter(s):
Chandra Brady, Support Administrator, Olympia Police Department
Background and Analysis:
In 2017, the City of Olympia voters passed a Public Safety Levy Lid Lift funding Olympia Police Department programs including Crisis Response, Neighborhood Liaisons, and an enhanced Downtown Walking Patrol Unit. The Department was also granted funds for policy and budget coordination, and contemporary police training. In addition, the Community Planning and Development Department and Community Court received program funding from the Public Safety Levy Lid Lift. In 2018, the Olympia Police Department fully implemented the Public Safety Levy Lid Lift programs, and they continue into 2019.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The OPD programs directly impact the Olympia Community by providing non-traditional police resources and responses to current issues in the City of Olympia.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
These programs are funded by the public safety levy that passed in 2017.
Attachments:
None