Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007 - 215

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor

Date of Introduction: February 26, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F, TEUS

Date of Analysis: March 2, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriating funds & approving staff position

Bill Summary: The bill appropriates $44,268 in grant money from the US Department of Transportation and authorizes the position of crime analyst. The federal grant pays the salary and benefits and associated equipment and training needed by the hired individual for one year.

Background Information: The crime analyst will study and analyze traffic data with the intent of reducing safety problems of crime and disorderly acts. Position is in the Sheriff's Office. Salary for the position is budgeted at $30,000 plus benefits. Travel is budgeted at $1,000 and equipment/supplies at $3,400.

Policy Impact Area: Traffic studies

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $44,268 received from a US DOT grant with no local matching required

Analyst: Weiss