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Creation of the Police Funding & Millage Technical Review Committee
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Whereas, the Rochester Hills City Council acknowledges the importance of continuing to address the ongoing police funding issues;
Whereas, a number of City Council Members have given presentations regarding the Police Funding Issue bringing forth different ideas and recommendations;
Whereas, City Council knows the importance of developing appropriate strategies and recommendations in response to this issue including feedback from Administrative staff, Oakland County Sheriff's Department, residents and business owners;
Whereas, the Rochester Hills City Council has decided to create Technical Review Committees in lieu of City Council Communication Committees to better address pending issues on a more focused and limited scope approach to ensure that all issues are addressed in an appropriate manner; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council creates the Police Funding & Millage Technical Review Committee as follows:
Name of Committee: Police Funding & Millage Technical Review Committee
Purpose and Charge: The Committee shall be responsible for conducting a fact finding and for conducting discussion with the Administration, Oakland County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), residents and businesses in the City of Rochester Hills to develop appropriate strategies and to report back to City Council its findings on the following issues:
1. Staffing levels for the Oakland County Sheriffs Department contingent in Rochester Hills for the near and medium term future with the analysis including appropriate metrics for Rochester Hills.
2. Funding levels and sources with particular attention to the analysis of dedicated millage funding versus general fund contributions, how other cities fund their police services and provide a recommendation that emphasizes long-term sustainable funding for Police services.
3. Based on recommendations for 1) and 2) and discussions with interested residents, civic or business groups as appropriate, consider whether to recommend a millage proposal to be placed before Rochester Hills voters on the November 2008 election. Recommendations for millage, if any, should carefully consider voter support levels and potential for passage.
4. The Technical Committee should begin investigations and discussions in July 2007 and report back to the City Council by April 2008.
Membership:
City Council - Two to three Members
Administrative Representative - Up to four appointed by the Mayor
OCSD Representatives - Rochester Hills commander and up to two representatives of OCSD management
Residents or business representative - Up to three selected by City Council