Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Memorandum of Agreement for the Committee for Crime Solutions.
Summary
DATE: May 18, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Agreement for the Committee for Crime Solutions
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On March 23, 2021, the City Council approved Resolution 21-037, which created the Committee for Crime Solutions. The Committee’s purpose, as initially presented by Councilmember Ken Wilkerson, will be to study crime, recommend solutions to decrease crime and coordinate and execute efforts.
In addition to the City of Killeen, the Committee will have members from the City of Harker Heights, Bell County, the Killeen Independent School District and Fort Hood. Staff has prepared the attached Memorandum of Agreement to establish the understanding of all parties in terms of participation with the Committee. The agreement will be provided to all entities for signature.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council may:
1. disapprove the Memorandum of Agreement;
2. recommend changes to the Memorandum of Agreement; or
3. approve the Memorandum of Agreement.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends approving the Memorandum of Agreement so that the Committee and the participating entities agree on responsibilities and the Committee’s purpose.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to city policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
No fiscal impact is anticipated with this item.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement for the Committee on Crime Solutions.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Memorandum of Agreement