HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2005 - 209RESOLUTION NO. 2005 — 209
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF TO EXECUTE
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE
NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR JOINT FUNDING OF THE
D.A.R.E./SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of National City recognizes that ensuring the safety of students
and staff on school campuses and reducing the involvement of youths in gangs in National City is a
priority; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that school campus security is enhanced by the
presence of police officers and that police officers on campus improve relations between the police
and youth in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, through the National City Police Department, wishes
to work together with the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District to
maintain police on campuses with the D.A.R.E./School Resource Officers program; and
WHEREAS, the costs of such programs include salary, benefits, materials and
supplies; and
WHEREAS, the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High School
District wish to contribute their share toward the cost of said programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National
City that the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to execute Memorandums of Understanding
between the City of National City and the National School District and the Sweetwater Union High
School District, respectively, for the D.A.R.E./School Resource Officers program. Said
Memorandums of Understanding are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 2005.
ATTEST:
/d
Michael R. Da la, !' ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney