Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to the Committee for Crime Solutions.
Summary
DATE: January 4, 2022
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Appointing Members to the Committee for Crime Solutions
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City Council created the Committee for Crime Solutions in March 2021 (RS 21-033) and approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Committee in May 2021 (RS 21-065). When created, the concept was that various entities and citizen groups would comprise the committee. At this time, only the City of Killeen and Bell County have approved the agreement, with the City of Harker Heights declining to participate.
The City Council will appoint one (1) councilmember and three (3) City of Killeen community members. The Bell County Commissioners Court has appointed Commissioner John Driver.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council may choose not to appoint any members at this time, appoint one or more members or appoint one (1) councilmember and three (3) City of Killeen community members.
Councilmember Ken Wilkerson
Community member Ronald Blackman
Community member Marielle Moore
Community member Anca Neagu
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint one (1) councilmember and three (3) City of Killeen community members so that the committee can begin to meet.
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?
There is no fiscal impact associated 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 appoint the councilmember and three (3) City of Killeen community members listed above.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
N/A
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
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