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Home My WebLink About184-14 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 184-14 A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE ADMINISTRATION STUDY THE NECESSITY AND FEASIBILITY OF ADDING A NINTH BEAT AND FIVE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS TO THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City Council greatly appreciates and respects the Chief of Police and Fayetteville Police Department for their work in serving the City of Fayetteville and its residents with the limited resources that are available; and WHEREAS, according to Chief Tabor, Fayetteville has the lowest number of officers on duty per capita of the ten largest cities in Arkansas and has a median crime rate; and WHEREAS, response times to calls for service have slightly increased in recent years and a study should be conducted to determine whether adding five new police officers would help maintain or improve response times; and WHEREAS, the cost for five new police officers to be added to the Police Department is estimated by Chief Tabor to be $275,400 in recurring costs for salaries and benefits and $59,400.00 in one-time costs for equipment and training. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests that the City Administration conduct a study to determine the feasibility and necessity of adding a ninth beat and five additional police officers to the Fayetteville Police Department. PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of October, 2014. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: 4 N id.kiati SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Tr aswor Tr t ,��''' \:mow• GST Y 0/.��G''% • : FAYETTEVILLE: °-7,5)kANSP�•\=�1�: ‘. Agenda Date: 10/7/2014 In Control: City Council Agenda Number: C. 6 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Text File File Number: 2014-0422 Version: 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 479-575-83 TDD - 479-521-1316 Status: Agenda Ready File Type: Resolution A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE ADMINISTRATION STUDY THE NECESSITY AND FEASIBILITY OF ADDING A NINTH BEAT AND FIVE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS TO THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City Council greatly appreciates and respects the Chief of Police and Fayetteville Police Department for their work in serving the City of Fayetteville and its residents with the limited resources that are available; and WHEREAS, according to Chief Tabor, Fayetteville has the lowest number of officers on duty per capita of the ten largest cities in Arkansas and has a median crime rate; and WHEREAS, response times to calls for service have slightly increased in recent years and a study should be conducted to determine whether adding five new police officers would help maintain or improve response times; and WHEREAS, the cost for five new police officers to be added to the Police Department is estimated by Chief Tabor to be $275,400 in recurring costs for salaries and benefits and $59,400.00 in one-time costs for equipment and training. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby requests that the City Administration conduct a study to determine the feasibility and necessity of adding a ninth beat and five additional police officers to the Fayetteville Police Department. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 10/9/2014 Legistar ID No.: 2014-0422 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF October 7, 2014 FROM: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER Alan Long & Rhonda Adams ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE ADMINISTRATION STUDY THE NECESSITY AND FEASIBILITY OF ADDING A NINTH BEAT AND FIVE ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS TO THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVED FOR AGENDA: -076/// ember Alan Long Date City Council Member Rhonda Adams q/e6fizi Date q/i4/ i ti Assistant City Attorney Blake Pennington Date (as to form) Pennington, Blake From: Sent: To: Subject: Longward4@gmail.com <longward4@gmaiicom> Wednesday, September 24, 2014 7:05 PM Pennington, Blake Re: Resolution for new police beat That looks great! I'll sign it and let Sondra know that the other alderman can come in and sign also if it meets their approval. Thank you!!! Sincerely, Alan T Long City of Fayetteville, AR City Council Member -ward 4 Longward4@gmail.com On Sep 24, 2014, at 5:09 PM, "Pennington, Blake"<bpennington@favetteville-ar.gov> wrote: See if you like the highlighted sections. I had to rework the second whereas paragraph so it would flow better. Blake E. Pennington Assistant City Attorney Tele: (479) 575-8313 bpennington@fayetteyille-ar.gov From: Longward4@gmail.com [mailto:longward4@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 5:04 PM To: Pennington, Blake Subject: Re: Resolution for new police beat 1 like this. Good job! Can you add in the statistics section, whereas statements that the chief of police has provided this information? Sincerely, Alan T Long City of Fayetteville, AR City Council Member -ward 4 Longward4@lgmail.com On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:34 PM, "Pennington, Blake"<bpennington@favetteville-ar.gov> wrote: Alan, Attached is a draft resolution. Please let me know if you have any comments, questions or changes. Once we get this finalized, Patti will prepare the agenda request form for you to sign. Thanks, Blake Blake E. Pennington Assistant City Attorney 113 W. Mountain St., Suite 302 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8313 bpennington( fayetteville-ar.gov <image001.jpg> <image002.jpg> <RES - ALDERMAN LONG - POLICE OFFICERS.doc> <RES - ALDERMAN LONG - POLICE OFFICERS.doc> REQUEST FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ADDING NINTH BEAT OF FIVE REQUEST FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ADDING NINTH BEAT OF FIVE Memo from Alan Long to the City Council of Fayetteville Members of the council: I apologize that this was unable to be added to the tentative agenda that was sent out on Friday. Due to the new system for the agenda and my schedule, I was unable to sign the agenda request form in time. Alderman Adams and I believe that this is something that should be discussed along with the budget. Therefore, Alderman Adams and I are bringing this forward as a walk-on agenda item. Resolution to add an additional police beat to the Fayetteville police force: Currently we have 8 police beats. FACTS: • Fayetteville is below the industry average by 26 officers (based on a per capita average) • Fayetteville has a median crime rate • Out of the 10 largest cities in Arkansas, Fayetteville has the lowest number of police, patrol officers on duty (per capita) at any given time. August 18th, 2008 in Patrol Beat i City Limit Street (Major) Fayetteville Police Department New Officers & Vehicle Expense Projection Salary Base Salary per New Officer Overtime New Officer Expenses Per Officer $ 37,181 2,058 39,239 Fringe Benefits per Officer Medicare Health Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Workers Comp Professional Liability Insurance Fringe Benefits per Officer Total Salary & Fringe Uniform, Equipment, & Training Per Officer Uniform Bulletproof Vest Duty Weapons Communication Equipment Taser w/ Cam Academy Training - Per Diem FTO Trainer Total Equip & Training per Officer Total Operating Costs per Officer 569 7,998 113 8,177 683 300 5 Officers $ 185,906 10,290 $ 196,196 $ 2,845 39,989 565 40,887 3,415 1,500 17,840 $ 89,201 55,021 3,050 785 531 4,250 1,940 780 1,080 275,107 $ 15,250 3,925 2,656 21,250 9,700 3,900 5,400 12,416 $ 62,081 67,438 $ 337,188 New Patrol Unit Expenses Capital Outlay $ Operating Expenses Motor Pool Charges Replacement Charges Shop Overhead Charges Shop Overhead Insurance Fuel 52,000 Annual 2,949 9,600 893 370 10,710 Total Annual Operating Expenses $ 24,522 *less $2656 for existing equipment that could be used. New equipment cost would be $59,425 approximately. Gmail - 5 officer cost Page 1 of 1 Alan Long <Iongward4@gmail.com> 5 officer cost Tabor, Greg <gtabor@fayetteville-ar.gov> Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 1:43 PM To: "Longward4@gmail.com" <longward4@gmail.com> Alan, From the excel spreadsheet I sent you we can delete the 5 duty weapons for a total $2656.00. We have that many extras on hand. We might also be able to deduct some from the uniforms, but that would just be a guess. We could only determine that after a hire was made. Please let me know if you need anything else. Greg https://mail. google. com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=a5ba85404b&view=pt&cat=police&search=ca... 9/30/2014 s £kJ httnCitiDL CityClerk *e, 01111/], From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: David Williams <d3williams@sbcglobal.net> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:08 AM CityClerk Support for increased police patrols and staffing Completed, Printed, Responded, Forwarded This is in support of the Council's consideration of adding additional beats for police patroling. From our point of view, our ratio of police to population is low for a city of this size, so the long-term solution to increased public safety is an adequately staffed and training police force. In the short run, while considering ways to budget and pay for, it would be helpful to have some increased patrolling to deal with neighborhood crimes, especially in the university heights area near U of A. Thank you for this consideration. David and Pattie Williams 547 North Gray Avenue. 479-443-2096. 1 CityClerk bi.4" Did. From: Richard G. Rea <rrea@uark.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:27 AM To: CityClerk - Subject: More Police Categories: Printed, Completed, Responded, Forwarded This is to add my voice to the fact that we need added police. Please attempt to do so. Richard Rea 1705 Hotz Drive � <<� Lind. \it.2 46- Drt / Ilq. CityClerk From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: deborah ahring <daahring@sbcglobal.net> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:43 AM CityClerk Need for additional police patrol in University Heights: Please forward to Mayor and City Council Completed, Printed, Responded, Forwarded We live in University Heights where the number of thefts, break ins, and over -occupied homes with late night noise has escalated and become a real problem. I realize our police force is already stretched thin and think that you should consider the addition of more police officers, especial with how our population is growing, to address this issue. Thanks for your time, Deborah Ahring and Kris Katrosh 49 N. Garvin Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72701 1 -ancti CityClerk From: Sent: To: Subject: Elaine Wade <ew.buddhabudi@gmaii.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:44 AM CityClerk Please forward to Mayor and Aldermen Categories: Printed, Completed, Responded, Forwarded Mayor Lioneld Jordan and Aldermen of City of Fayetteville, I understand that the City Council will consider a resolution requesting that the administration add an extra police beat to the patrols in Fayetteville. I support this move. In University Heights, where I live, this year has seen a noticeable increase in theft, break-ins to houses and cars, and in the number of incidents of disturbance from over -occupied houses in our residential neighborhoods. The increased student population and the increasing number of festivals, home games, and other crowd -inducing activities also brings an increase in some kinds of criminal activity. We need to work harder to bring the Fayetteville police force up to its full complement of personnel, but in the meantime, an additional police patrol might help address some of these issues. Thanks to you both for your conscientious service to the city. Elaine and Lynn Wade 100 North Sang Ave. Fayetteville, AR ,ill. CityClerk From: Sent: To: Subject: Tom Overbey <tltlott@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:53 AM CityClerk TO: City Council I understand that you will consider a resolution requesting that the administration add an extra police beat to the patrols in Fayetteville. I generally support this move. Our neighborhood this year has seen a noticeable increase in theft, break-ins to houses and cars, and in the number of incidents of disturbance from over - occupied houses in our neighborhood. The increased student population and the increasing number of major events, and other crowd -inducing activities also brings an increase in some kinds of criminal activity. Thanks. Tom Overbey 1855 West Pratt Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4874 Phone: 479-442-3554 Email: T1TLOTT(a�gmail.com CityClerk 610 \avt LWINUri. b c) From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: Margaret Ann Holcomb <sunflowerwiks@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 12:42 PM CityClerk Support for Police Beat Addition Resolution --please forward to Mayor and City Council Aldermen Completed, Responded, Forwarded Mayor and City Aldermen: I support the passage of the resolution that is scheduled to come before the council, to add a police beat to the patrols in Fayetteville. My University Heights neighborhood and Ward 4 as a whole has experienced a marked increase in thefts, break-ins, incidences of disturbance, and over -occupancy. Expanding neighborhoods and business districts are stretching our police force thin to respond to similar challenges on all sides of the city. The relatively small size of the current force means officers are less able to provide a regular presence to a given area, to serve as deterrent to crime and support for the the general public. Though Fayetteville residents do a remarkable job in working together to create safe neighborhoods, public safety officers are a critical part of the equation. Our police force is to be commended for the excellent support they give throughout our city. However, given that Fayetteville is understaffed according to industry standards for police coverage, as well as the documented growing need for service, I urge council members to vote in favor of this resolution. Thank you for your consideration. Margaret Ann Holcomb 548 Gray Ave Fayetteville, AR 72701 1 CityClerk Tyw From: Ethel C. Simpson <esimpson@uark.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 9:54 AM To: CityClerk Subject: FW: Police protection in Fayetteville Categories: Completed, Responded, Forwarded If you will forward this post to all the members of the Council, and to the Mayor, I will appreciate it very much. Thank you. Ethel Simpson I understand that the City Council will consider a resolution requesting that the administration add an extra police beat to the patrols in Fayetteville. I support this move. In University Heights, where I live, this year has seen a noticeable increase in theft, break-ins to houses and cars, and in the number of incidents of disturbance from over -occupied houses in our residential neighborhoods. The increased student population and the increasing number of festivals, home games, and other crowd -inducing activities also brings an increase in some kinds of criminal activity in other parts of the city as well. We need to work harder to bring the Fayetteville police force up to its full complement of personnel, but in the meantime, an additional police patrol might help address some of these issues. Ethel C. Simpson 409 N. Oliver Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 442-2925 1 CityClerk From: Sent: To: Subject: Categories: To Whom It May Concern: Janet Grace Tucker <jtucker@uark.edu> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 1:48 PM CityClerk additional patrols in University Heights Printed, Responded, Forwarded My husband William Tucker and I (Janet Tucker), living at 108 N. Hartman, strongly support additional police patrols in a neighborhood plagued by break ins. Thanks for your assistance. Janet Tucker 1 tyy\06 'kJ CityClerk From: Sent: To: Subject: cbduty@aol.com Tuesday, October 07, 2014 1:49 PM CityClerk Police protection I fully concur with everything said by Ethel Simpson in her Email to the City in re adding police personnel. This is a growing concern for those of us in the University neighborhood and I hear it is the same throughout the Cityl Carolyn Banks 1 CityClerk From: From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: u -1 - Donna Daniels <dedx01@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:11 PM CityClerk Sang Valley; gailwillits@yahoo.com Need for additional Police Patrols- Please distribute to the City Council We are writing in support of resolution by Alderwoman Adams and Alderman Long to create an additional police patrol in west Fayetteville. We have lived in Ward 4 for over 25 years and have watched the explosive growth throughout the Ward. We have seen a growth in crime and speeding and a lack of available patrols to deal with these issues. Some of the examples are car break ins; vehicles stolen from the driveway of homes; drunks driving erratically and almost driving through homes; homemade bombs through from vehicles; noise from parties; out of control parties; and personal property damage. It is even worse on the west side of I49, where they have had gang shootings, break ins that are slow to be investigated, personal property damage and DWI's that have been inappropriately handled. There continues to be new growth in Ward 4 and with the extension of Rupple to Hwy 62 the problems will continue to multiply. Thank you Donna Daniels Kathy Short Gail Willits 1 U\,rk_ tk ...i 1 V V t CityClerk From: Janet Freeman <js.freeman@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 9:50 AM To: CityClerk Subject: Police Protection in Fayetteville Categories: Forwarded My name is Suzi Freeman, and I am a resident of Ward 4, University Heights neighborhood. Please forward my support of the post of Ethel Simpson to the City Council and the Mayor. Thank you. Suzi Freeman 924 Sunset Dr Fayetteville AR 72701 1