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non -patrol officers in the department, are other less desireable alternatives. The Police Chief has concerns about approving the grant without backfilling the patrol position. Utilizing grant funds, hiring a second officer would not require an increase in the 2021 budget. The City will realize slight wage savings; due to a senior officer being paid for by the grant and a new starting pay officer being hired in their place. The City would also realize savings by hiring two officers from a single process; the hiring process requires many staff hours. Funding Source: This grant is funded for nine months, beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2021 (end of the federal fiscal year) is federally financed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with impaired driving funds. There may be an opportunity to apply for another grant in 2022 to continue funding, however, the additional (29th) licensed officer is proposed to become part of the base 2022 budget. Recommendation: Staff recommends the city council authorize the police department's participation in the grant program, and to authorize an additional Police Officer hire starting April 1, 2021. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 20-307 to approve acceptance of a grant for dedicated DWI enforcement, and Authorize an Additional Police Officer Hire starting April 1, 2021. 2021 DWI Officer RFP Resolution #20-307 Inbox Jeff Katers Kurt Ulrich Tim Gladhill Diana Lund Tim Gladhill Kurt Ulrich Jeff Katers Diana Lund Form Started By: Brad Bluml Final Approval Date: 12/03/2020 Reviewed By Jeff Katers Colleen Lasher Tim Gladhill Diana Lund Tim Gladhill Kurt Ulrich Kathy Schmitz Kathy Schmitz Attachments Form Review Date 12/02/2020 10:31 AM 12/02/2020 10:57 AM 12/03/2020 09:03 AM 12/03/2020 09:25 AM 12/03/2020 09:53 AM 12/03/2020 03:51 PM 12/03/2020 03:58 PM 12/03/2020 03:59 PM Started On: 12/01/2020 04:12 PM