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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2002-R0029 - Application To The TX Dept. Of Public Safety For Equipment Funds - 01_23_2002Resolution No. 2002-R0029 January 23, 2002 Item No. 35 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1074 prohibiting racial profiling by peace officers employed by law enforcement agencies in this State; and WHEREAS, SB 1074 encourages the use of video and audio equipment in motor vehicles regularly used by law enforcement agencies to make traffic and pedestrian stops by exempting agencies that have such equipment from some of the reporting requirements under the statute; and WHEREAS, SB 1074 further encourages the use of video and audio equipment in such motor vehicles by providing funding for such equipment through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); and WHEREAS, the DPS is now accepting applications from law enforcement agencies that are requesting funds for video and audio equipment pursuant to SB 1074; and WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the City of Lubbock, Texas, to request such funds; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS: THAT the Mayor of the City BE and is hereby directed to execute for and on behalf of the governing body of the City an application to the Texas Department of Public Safety requesting funds for video and audio equipment and which certifies to the DPS that the Lubbock Police Department needs funds or video and audio equipment as described by Article 2.135(a)(1)(A) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of January , 2002. 1 f ALEX "TY" dOOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM ATTEST: Rebecca Garza, City Secretary APPROV AS T ONTENT: t Claude Jbines, APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4 0 a /b �* L 11-')ez j arold Willard, Assistant City ttorney js/ccdocs/VideoEquipment Tes u Page 1 of 1 Pat Kidd - Re: Agenda No. 35 From: Harold Willard To: Linda Hart Date: 1/24/02 4:06 PM Subject: Re: Agenda No. 35 His actual title is probably "Interim Chief of Police," but I don't believe referring to him as the "Chief of Police" will invalidate a Resolution. Harold >>> Linda Hart 01/24/02 03:40PM >>> Harold - The resolution for Agenda No. 35 (SB 1074) which passed 1-23-02 CC mtg. has the following title for Claude Jones: Chief of Police. Question: Is this correct? thanks 0 file://C:AWINDOWS\TEMP\GW } 00006.HTM 1 /25/02 Resolution No. 2002-R0029 Q T A Texas Department of Public Safety Pursuant to Article 2.137 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Texas Department of Public Safety ("DPS") is accepting applications from law enforcement agencies that are requesting funds for video and audio equipment. Please complete this application and questionnaire, and return to DPS. All applications must be received by DPS or post -marked with the proper DPS address by January 31, 2002. DPS will evaluate the applications and notify the applicants accordingly. The information requested below will be required in order to properly distribute funding. Each question should be answered as accurately as possible. If you have any questions pertaining to this application or questionnaire, feel free to contact our office at 512424-2064, or 512-424-2514. Ap2lication for Yunds N.B 1U74 — Video camera and Kecording l: ui went Agency Information Contact Information Name: Dale Holton, Asst. Chief Address: P.O. Box 2000 City, State, Zip: Lubbock, TX 79457 County: Lubbock Phone: (806) 775-2759 Fax: 806) - 2662 Name: Mary McGuire Address: P.O. Box 2000 City, State, Zip: Lubbock, TX 79457 County: Lubbock Phone: (806) 775-2756 Fax; (806) 775-2AA? E-mail: Dholton@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.u4E-mail: Mtacguire@mail.ci.lubbock.tx Agency's State / Federal Payee Identification Number: TX OBI 1520200 I Source of Funds HJR 97 Constitutional Amendment General obligation bonds for repair projects and purchase of needed equipment. SB 1074 77`h Legislature Administering Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety This agency does not request funding under the provisions of SB 1074 El This agency does request funding under the provisions of SB 1074 ET „wdl''�""`�v` '"£Y3�'� Date Awarded: Date Request Submitted: Date Denied: us Questionnaire 1. Does your Law Enforcement Agency have a designated Traffic Enforcement Division? nYes ❑ No ❑ N/A 2. How many commissioned officers are in your Traffic Enforcement Division? 8 Number of officers ❑ N/A 3. If you have a Designated Traffic Enforcement Division, how many marked patrol vehicles (cars or motorcycles), do you have assigned to the Division? 8 Marked patrol vehicles Unmarked patrol vehicles ❑ N/A 4. How many marked patrol vehicles in your Traffic Enforcement Division do not have video/audio capabilities? 8 Number of vehicles ❑ N/A 5. Of the number of marked patrol vehicles in your Traffic Enforcement Division that do not currently have video/audio capabilities, what is the minimum number of video/audio units needed to outfit the marked patrol vehicles in your Traffic Enforcement Division? 8 Number of video/audio units ❑ N/A 6. If your Department does not have a Traffic Enforcement Division, how many marked patrol vehicles (cars and motorcycles) does your agency have? Marked patrol vehicles Unmarked patrol vehicles 7. If your Department does not have a Traffic Enforcement Division, how many of your commissioned officers make traffic stops on a regular basis? Number of officers 8. If your Department does not have a Traffic Enforcement Division, how many marked patrol vehicles (cars and motorcycles) do not have video/audio capabilities? Number of vehicles 9. Check the box that best describes the number of traffic stops conducted by the Traffic Enforcement Division per routine patrol shift. ❑ (1-5) ❑ (6-15) ❑ (16-25) 3} Over 25 ❑ N/A 10. Check the box that best describes the number of traffic stops conducted by your agency per routine patrol shift. ❑ (1-5) ❑ (6-15) ❑ (16-25) E3Over 25 11. What is the total number of commissioned officers for your Law Enforcement Agency? ❑ (1-24) ❑ (25-74) ❑ (75-299) 0 300 or more 12. What is the latest population census for your jurisdiction? (If county agency, list county population. If municipal agency, list city population) 2 0 0.,. 0 0 0 Population U County JE� City 13. If funds are available, what is the number of video/audio units needed for your agency? 17 Number of video units 8 Number of audio units 14. What is the estimated cost of the equipment needed? Video units: approx. $ 4 , 8 0 0 ea $97,600 Audio units: approx. $2,000 ea. Per unit Estimated total cost To receive funds or video and audio equipment from the state for the purpose of installing video and audio equipment as described by Article 2.135(axIXA), the governing body of a county or municipality, in conjunction with the law enforcement agency serving the county or municipality, shall certify to the Delmuttent of Public Safety that the law enforcement agency needs funds or video and audio equipment for that purpose. Typed Name of Authorized official (County Judge, City Manager or Mayor): ALEX "TY" COOK4, M .Y PRO TEM Signed Name of Authorized Offici Typed Name of Authorized Law Enfo4amcnt c;a': Dale Holton, Asst. Chief SipV Name of Authorize�.L%a}y t Official: Date Signed: January 23, 2002 Please return this application to the address listed below. Grant Section (SB 1074) Texas Department of Public Safety P.O. Box 4087 Austin, Texas 78773-0130 ATTEST: - Zj e----, Rebecca Garza, City Secret