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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Dubuque
Community Schools for School Year 2011/2012
DATE: November 26, 2011
Chief of Police Mark Dalsing recommends City Council approval of the Fiscal Year
2011/2012 School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Dubuque Police
Department and the Dubuque Community School District.
The Police Department and Dubuque Community Schools continue to work closely in
providing a strong relationship between the school district and police through the
Dubuque Police School Resource Officer (SRO) program. In the past, the department
has dedicated three full time police officers to the Dubuque Community School District
throughout the school year. Beginning with the current school year of 2011/2012, the
department added an additional full time officer and increased the number of SRO
officers to four. The position is part of the five year, 15 officer hiring plan begun in 2008.
Dubuque Community School District was contacted regarding the fourth SRO position
and approved that addition. The Dubuque Community School District provides financial
support to the City for 50% salary of three SRO officers in the amount of $125,199.50.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
THE CITY OF
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Dubuque
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TO Michael C Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
DATE November 16,2011
SUBJECT Approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) Aweement with Dubuque Community Schools School Year
2011/2012
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to seek approval of the FY201112012 School Resource Officer agreement between the City of
Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District
BACKGROUND
The police department and Dubuque Community Schools continue to work closely in providing a strong relationship between the
school district and police through the Dubuque Police School Resource Officer (SRO) program In the past, the department has
dedicated three full time police officers to the Dubuque Community School District throughout the school year Beginning with the
current school year of 201112012, the department added an additional full time officer and increased the number of SRO officers to
four The position is part of the free year, 15 officer hiring plan begun in 2008 Dubuque Community School District was contacted
regarding the fourth SRO position and approved that addition
DISCUSSION
The purpose of the agreement is to define the role of the police department in providing school resource officer services to the
elementarydunior high and senior high schools Additionally, the agreement outlines the financial support from the Dubuque
Community Schools to the City of Dubuque for SRO services The Dubuque Community School District provides financial support to
the City for 50% salary of three SRO officers in the amount of $125,199 50
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the City Council accept and approve the attached Dubuque Police School Resource Officer Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Community School District for the 2010/2011 school year and accept the school's financial
support of $125,199 50
PROJECT COST- BUDGET IMPACT
Financial support in the amount of $125,199 50 for 50% salary of three SRO officers
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Action requested is to seek City Council approval of the agreement between the Dubuque Community School District and the police
department and to sign both copies of the attached agreement for the 2011/2012 school year
Prepared by
Mark Dalsing
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Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser,Assistant City Manager
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
AND
THE DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
FOR
SCHOOL YEAR 2011 -2012
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This Agreement, dated for reference purposes the ? day oeteber, 2011,
is made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque (City) and the Dubuque
Community School District (School District).
Whereas, School District and City have a strong desire and commitment to
continue the services of the School Resource Officers (SRO Officers); and
Whereas, it is necessary to define the roles of the parties in providing such
services to the elementary, middle, and senior high schools.
Now, therefore, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:
SECTION 1. ROLE OF SRO OFFICERS.
1.1 The SRO Officers will, at the sole direction of the Chief of Police:
(a) Act as liaison between the law enforcement community and the school;
(b) Maintain campus awareness, identify imminent problems, and serve as safety
consultant for the school;
(c) Visit classrooms;
(d) Make presentations and answer questions;
(e) Inform school officials and staff of current police involvement with students
and /or student's families;
(f) Investigate appropriate cases involving students as victims or suspects except
those cases handled by a specialized unit;
(g) Assist with prevention patrol for students en route to and from school;
(h) Take appropriate action on on -site occurrences including, but not limited to:
fights, vandalism, theft, accidents, traffic violations, disorderly conduct, narcotics
offenses, weapons, unauthorized persons on school property, and other
occurrences as appropriate;
(i) Assist with in- servicing other school security staff;
(j) Interact with patrol and investigative divisions on matters of mutual concern
including, but not limited to: indecent exposure, gang activity, traffic hazards,
sex offenses, suspicious persons, and other matters as appropriate;
(k) Attend school staff and faculty meetings and training sessions when requested;
(I) Act as a resource person to school staff;
(m) Attend school- sponsored extra - curricular activities when requested;
(n) Interact with students to promote and reinforce basic life skills, self - control and
accountability;
(o) Maintain confidential records on student contacts;
(p) Maintain working knowledge of School Board policies, school Administrative
Regulations and Student Handbooks; and
(q) Conduct other duties as approved or assigned by the Chief of Police.
1.2 The hours and work day of SRO Officers will be determined by the Chief of Police
based on building schedule and extra - curricular activities. Uniforms will be worn at
the discretion of the SRO Officer.
SECTION 2. COMPENSATION. Four SRO Officers will be assigned by City to School
District. However, School District shall provide financial support to City for 50% of the
salary of three SRO Officers in the total amount of One Hundred Twenty -Five
Thousand, One Hundred Ninety -Nine Dollars and Fifty Cents ($125,199.50), payable as
follows:
(a) City invoice to School District by November 15, 2011.
School District payment to City by December 14, 2011.
Amount due is 50% of the Agreement ($65,599.75)
(b) City invoice to School District by March 15, 2012.
School District payment o City by April 14, 2012.
Amount due is 50% of the Agreement ($65,599.75)
SECTION 3. TERMINATION. Either School District or City may cancel this Agreement
by giving the other party not less than thirty (30) days' written notice of intent to cancel.
However, under emergency or exigent circumstances, either party may cancel this
Agreement by giving the other party not less than ten (10) days written notice.
SECTION 4. TERM. The term of this Agreement is from August 15, 2011, through June
15, 2012.
City shall, at its expense continue its membership in the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool, or provide a policy of commercial general liability form coverage in the amount of
$2,000,000, naming School District as an additional insured on a primary and non-
contributory basis.
City will indemnify and hold School district, its staff, and students harmless from and
against any and all claims, liability, and causes of action resulting from the negligence of
City, its officers, agents, or employees in the performance of this Agreement.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
President, Board of Education
School District Code:
10.0099.2120.420.1119.0349 $125,199.50
Send agreement to:
Mark Dalsing, Chief of Police
City of Dubuque Police Department
Law Enforcement Center
770 Iowa Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
563- 589 -4410
Reference:
Agreement Copy to:
Corporal Nathan Tyler
Officer Jeremy Slight
Officer Becky Stieber
Officer Jason Hoerner
Shirley Horstman
Kevin Kelleher