Accept $625,000 federal grant to hire additional police officers

Police & Community SafetyBudget

In Plain English

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Richmond Police this grant to expand officer hiring. The city must contribute $2.1 million of its own funds over 3 years as a required match. If approved, the total $2.7 million supports new police positions beyond current staffing levels.

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Votes

That this matter be continued to the March 1, 2016, City Council meeting and that staff report back regarding the overtime costs

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

6 to 1

Mayor ButtNay
Councilmember BatesAye
Councilmember McLaughlinAye
Councilmember MyrickAye
Vice Mayor MartinezAye
Councilmember BecklesAye
Councilmember PimpléAye

To adopt the resolution

Moved by: Mayor ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Failed

3 to 3

Mayor ButtAye
Councilmember BatesAye
Councilmember McLaughlinNay
Councilmember MyrickNay
Vice Mayor MartinezAbstain
Councilmember BecklesNay
Councilmember PimpléAye