Resolution No. 15-24 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 15- -1 �L
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING
SERVICES (COPS) GRANT TO HIRE A POLICE OFFICER, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE GRANT IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, the Tigard Police Department has experienced recent staffing reductions and the City of Tigard
has been unable to afford to add additional Police resources;and
WHEREAS,Tigard is unable to keep pace with the demand for services of a growing city by hiring additional
staff to provide services;and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard intends to apply for a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant
from the U.S.Department of Justice;and
WHEREAS, the grant would pay for up to$125,000 of police salary and fringe benefit costs over a three year
period;and
WHEREAS,award of the grant would obligate the city to create and fund an additional police officer position
for at least four years.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: City Council authorizes the COPS grant application.
SECTION 2: City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept the COPS grant if it is awarded.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This a6 'tj— day of 2015.
Mayo City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder-City of Tigard
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