STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: October 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) renewal of the contract with Dallas College for instructional services for police academy training; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $630,000.00 from Dallas College in the Dallas College Police Training Funds; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $630,000.00 in the Dallas College Police Training Funds for the two-year period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025 - Not to exceed $630,000.00 - Financing: Dallas College Police Training Funds
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas operates a police academy that provides basic training to all new recruits as well as in-service training to all veteran personnel. Through this agreement, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in coordination with Dallas College will reimburse the City of Dallas for instructional and administrative costs in support of the academy training program including, but not limited to, instructional aids, operational equipment and supplies, and staff development. All expenditures by the Dallas Police Department shall be approved by Dallas College and the Chief of Police or designee of the Chief of Police. The reimbursement is paid to the City based on certifiable instructional hours from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 26, 2015, the City Council authorized renewal of the contract with El Centro College of DCCCD for instructional services for police academy training by Resolution No. 15-1554.
On November 9, 2016, the City Council authorized an amendment to the Interlocal contract with Dallas County Community College District (dba El Centro College) to modify the clauses of the original contract by Resolution No. 16-...
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