I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff request council approve the second amended dispatch contract with the City of Parlier for year 2 of the contract.
II. BACKGROUND:
In February 2019, the Coalinga Police Department began providing dispatch services for the City of Parlier.
III. DISCUSSION:
On May 21, 2020, the Parlier City Council, reviewed and approved the second amended contract for year 2 of services. In the contract the department asked the City of Parlier to pay and fund the salary to include benefits for a Police Technician position due to the recent raise and reclassification of all non-sworn employees in the police department.
The City of Parlier agreed to fund this position for year 2 at the rate of $104,000.00. This funding will cover the complete cost of the Police Technician position and ensures dispatch services for the City of Parlier for year 2 of the contract.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Council could decide not to approve the contract and stop 911 services for the City of Parlier or continue to accept the current yearly payment of $86,050.00.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
With the approval of the amended contract the City of Coalinga will receive an annual increase to the general fund in the amount of $17,950.00. | | |