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HomeMy WebLinkAbout919-Memo of Understand SHA/SPD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Sanford Housing Authority and the Sanford Police Department Establishment and Operation of a Police Sub-Station This Memorandum of Understanding, hereinafter referred to as an ~MOU', is made and entered into between the Sanford Housing Authority, a governmental entity corporation, hereinafter referred to as the SHA', and the City of Sanford Police Department (SPD), a local law enforcement agency providing crime prevention and law enforcement to residents of the City of Sanford, Florida. This M2EMORANDUIVi OF UNDERSTANDING, entered into as of thi.q 3 ~ s¥'day of ~"5'c~ '- -~'--- ,_';h_ ,200_~ by and between the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) and the City of Sanford Police Department (SPD), is executed for the express purpose of facilitating a PARTNERSI-IlP between the parties leading to the improved social and economic conditions for residents of Public Housing Communities in tile Cilry of Sanford through the establishment and operation of a Police Sub-Station serving the neighborhoods and residents of the Cowan Moughten, Higgins Terrace, and Lake Monroe Terrace Public Housing Developments. W1TNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the SItA was established pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida to ~d~ll the mi.qsion of providing decent, safe and sanitary housing for persons of low- income; and WHEREAS, through the legislative and admini~qtrative acts of federal, state and local government, reasonable and appropriate laws, ordinances, regulations and appropriations have conferred upon the SHA the resources and authority to engage in activities consistent with that mi.qsion; and Wltrl~REAS, the SItA and the SPD are entering into a partnership to operate a Police Substation located at #16 Cowan Moughton Terrace, Sanfont. FL :12771. This Police Substation will provide the Edward Higgins, Cowan Moughton and Lake Monroe public housing communities, surrounding neighborhoods, and their residents with an enhanced police presence and increased opportunities for resident involvement in security, safety, education and quality of life initiatives. Wlll~REAS, pursuant to this commitment made by the SHA and the SPD, this MOU is executed outlining the type, scope, and extem of commitmems and responsibilities that will be provided by the parties and supported. in part, by funding from the SHA's Public Housing Drug Elimination (PHDEP) Grant as such funds are awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. If such PHDEP funds are not awarded the SPD agrees to continue its dialogue and efforts to assist the SHA in formulating strategies and supporting SHA efforts to identify and secure possible sources offrinds with which to provide some or all of the services oontemphited MOU * SHA and SPD herein. BE IT T~E~REFORE RESOLVED that the undersigned parties agree to the following roles and duties in support of the planning and implementation of the Police Sub-Station: Roles and Duties of the SPD~ include but are not necessarily limited to: 1. Utillzing the above-identified facility for routine duties typically performed in a Police Sub-Station including, but not necessarily limited · Completing routine reports · Conducting communications with service proriders, customers, and other law enforcement personnel and agencies, · Conducting community outreach · Disseminating information of commtmity interest · Facffitating community awareness programs · Presenting a visible pofice presence 2. Assisting the SHA in planning and executing initiatives aimed at enhancing security and safety in the public housing developments, 3. Recommending to the SHA practical management and physical improvements that can enhance safety and security of the properties and the residents, and 4. Assisting the SHA in soliciting and evaluating potential community partners to share the Police Sub-Station facility to ensure ks full and appropriate utilization. With approval of the SHA on a case-by-case basis, the SPD is authorized to provide space in the Sub- Station to Community Partners for the purpose of providing related services to community residents. Roles and Duties of the SHA, include but are not necessarily limited to: 1. Making the above identified facility available to the SPD twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week for use as a Police Sub-Station. The SHA further agrees to provide f~ee of charge to 'the SPD the following in connection with this facility: · All reasonable uti~dties (electricity, gas, water, sewer) · Range and P,e~-igerator · Single-line telephone with basic local service · Fax machine · Copy Machine · Stand~d office furnishings and equipment · Routine janitorial services on a weekly basis · Maintenance services on an as-needed basis 2. Working cooperatively with the SPD in soliciting evaluating and approving potential community partners to share the Police Sub-Station faci~ty to ensure its full and Mou * sI-~ and SPD appropriate ut~!iTa~ion, 3. Working cooperafively with the SPD in planning and executing initiatives aimed at more fully involving neighborhood residents in preventing and reporting crime. 4. Providing necessary support and cooperation requisite to establishing and maintaining effective communications between the SHA, SPD and Public Housing Residents; 5. Providing timdy access to information that impacts the goals and objectives of the partnership; 6. Identifying and pursuing funcling sources which will benefit/augment the resources of the 8F,_A, SPD and other partner agencies reIative to the objectives of thi.~ MOU; 7. Periodieal/y assessing the effectiveness of the efforts undertaken pursuant to this MOLT and S0lieiHn g l~artne~d resident feedback on ways to mar~raiT. e program results. WITNESS OIYR EIANI)S EFFECTIVE For the Sanford Housing Authority For the Sanford Police Department Printed Nam~ ~ ~gna r - Ti~e Date Date MOU ~ SHA ~d SPD February 1, 2002 ChiefBfian F. Tooley Attention: Captain McCoy ~X~ Sanford Police Department 815 South French Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 Dear ChiefTooley: I am pleased to inform you that the SHA Board of Commissioners has approved the ~xeeution the Memorandum of Agreement with the Sanford Police Department. Please find enclosed a fully executed original of the MOU for the operation of the Police Substation at # 16 Cowan Moughton Terrace. We are looking forward to this partnership with your department. If there is ever anything that we can do to assist you in the fulfillment of your mission, please do not hesitate to call on us. gine~rely, or ~ "Equal Housing Opportunity'