HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-2598ORDINANCE NO. 24-2598
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT IN THE FORM OF A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON AND
THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (DISD), FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO
THE CITY IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $309,703 FOR COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS OF NINE STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICERS (SROs) ASSIGNED AT DISD FOR
THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 3, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, REPLACING THE
CURRENT MOU WITH DISD FOR SROs THAT WAS EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2024;
REASSIGNING THE POLICE LIEUTENANT ASSIGNED TO THE SRO PROGRAM BACK
TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton ("City") and the Denton Independent School District (’'DISD")
desire to enter into a contract to provide Student Resource Officers (SRO); and
WHEREAS, the mission of the SRO Program is the reduction and prevention of school related
crime committed by juveniles and young adults, while providing safety and security for the
students, faculty and staff; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 24- 1252, an Interlocal
Cooperation Contract in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (hereafter referred to as the
“2024 MOU”), providing that for the 2024-2025 academic year, DISD agreed to reimburse the
City for the annual salary and fringe benefits of nine (9) Student Resource Officers at a rate of fifty
(50) percent and one Lieutenant at the rate of one-hundred (100) percent, effective July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, representatives of DISD and the City met on December 17, 2024, and discussed
changes to the 2024 MOU that would be beneficial to both parties, including no longer assigning
a Lieutenant to DISD; and
WHEREAS, changes to the 2024 MOU triggers Section VII of the 2024 MOU (Termination),
which allows either party to terminate the MOU by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice to
the other party; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2024, the City provided DISD with written notice of termination of
the 2024 MOU effective February 3, 2025, as well as a copy of the proposed changes to the 2024
MOU; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the City and DISD have agreed upon a revised MOU (hereafter
referred to as the “2025 MOU”), attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” effective February 3, 2025,
through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, passage of the 2025 MOU is contingent upon approval by the DISD Board of Trustees
and the City Council, which is scheduled for January 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, approval of the 2025 MOU by the DISD Board of Trustees and the City Council will
replace the existing MOU, with the 2025 MOU effective on February 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City and DISD agree to and by the execution hereof are bound to the mutual
obligations outlined in the 2025 MOU attached hereto as Exhibit “A“ and made a part hereof by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton hereby finds that the Interlocal Cooperation
Contract, in the form of the 2025 MOU between the City and DISD, serves a municipal and public
purpose, is in the public interest, and of a benefit to the citizens of the City of Denton;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS :
SECTION 1 : The findings and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute the
Interlocal Cooperation Contract, in the form of the 2025 MOU with the DISD, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all purposes, to carry out the duties and
responsibilities of the City under that MOU.
SECTION 3: That all prior actions taken by the City in furtherance of the 2025 MOU are
hereby ratified.
SECTION 4: Provided that the DISD Board of Trustees approves the 2025 MOU on
January 14, 2025, the MOU between the City and DISD effective July 1, 2024, is hereby replaced,
and this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the City
Council, with the 2025 MOU effective February 3, 2025, and terminating on June 30, 2025 .
SECTION 5. Should the DISD Board of Trustees not approve the 2025 MOU, the 2024
MOU shall remain in effect until its scheduled termination on June 30, 2025.
The motion to approve this Ordinance was made by Brian Beck and seconded by
Brandon Chase McGee; this Ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [ 7 - 0 ] :
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:X
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Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck. District 2:
Paul Meltzer, Mayor Pro Tem, District 3 :
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Joe Holland. District 4:y
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Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of January, 2025
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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EXHIBIT "A"
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is between Denton Independent School
District (hereinafter "DISD") and the City of Denton, a Texas home rule municipal
corporation (hereinafter "City").
Nothing in this MOU should be construed as limiting or impeding the basic spirit of
cooperation which exists between the participating entities listed above. This MOU
constitutes an lnterlocal Cooperation Contract pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas
Local Government Code, to assist the Parties with performing their governmental
functions. Any costs associated from this MOU shall be made from current revenues then
available to each Party.
I. Purpose
This MOU establishes and delineates the mission of the Student Resource Officer
Program, herein referred to as the SRO Program, as a joint cooperative effort, whereby
the City hereby wishes to provide one or more Student Resource Officers for the SRO
Program, and DISD wishes to share the costs of the City's providing Student Resource
Officers. Additionally, the MOU formalizes relationships between the participating entities to
provide a "student centric" approach towards building a positive relationship between
police officers and students.
II. Mission
The mission of the SRO program is to create and maintain a safe, secure, and orderly
learning environment for students, school officials, teachers, and staff. The SROs will
establish trusted communication between students, parents, teachers, and school
officials. SROs will serve as positive role models to instill good moral standards, judgment
and discretion, respect for others, and a sincere concern for the school community. SROs
will promote awareness of the law to enable students to become better informed and
effective citizens, while empowering students with the knowledge of law enforcement
efforts and obligations, as well as consequences for violating the law. SROs will serve
as a resource for students, school officials, and parents and will provide information on
available community resources. The following goals are established to accomplish this
mission.
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Ill. SRO Program Goals
The following goals are established to accomplish the mission of the SRO Program:
1) Promote a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.
2) Reduce criminal offenses committed by juveniles or young adults by utilizing both
proactive and reactive law enforcement measures.
3) Establish a positive approach with students, faculty, administrative staff, and
parents.
IV. Organizational Structure
A. Composition
The SRO program will consist of full-time Denton Police Department (DPD) personnel
who are certified peace officers for the State of Texas and meet all requirements as set
forth by DPD General Orders. SROs will be assigned to the following schools:
• Denton High School
• Ryan High School
• Guyer High School
• Calhoun Middle School
• Strickland Middle School
• McMath Middle School
B. Operational Procedures
The daily operation and administrative control of the SRO Program is the responsibility of
DPD. Responsibility for the conduct of SROs, both personally and professionally, remains
with the DPD. The department shall retain supervision of SROs to oversee the SRO
Program.
C. SRO Duties
SROs, first and foremost, are Law Enforcement Officers. SROs are responsible for
carrying out all duties and responsibilities of a police officer and shall at all times, through
the chain of command, remain under the exclusive control of DPD. SROs are enforcement
officers in regard to CRIMINAL matters only. SROs shall not enforce any "school or house
rule," as they are not school disciplinarians and should not assume this role. SROs will not
become involved in administrative matters of the DISD which are not criminal matters.
SROs are to be used as a law enforcement resource to assist students,
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faculty, staff, and all persons involved with the DISD. SROs may be called upon to teach a
variety of law enforcement related subjects to students, school staff, and officials.
Teaching is not only a formal opportunity to educate the campus population, but also
another method to build rapport with students, school staff, and officials.
DPD SROs responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
1) Enforcing criminal law and protecting the students, staff, and public at large against
criminal activity, and taking enforcement action on criminal matters when
appropriate;
2) Taking initial reports of crimes committed on campus and, if practical, investigating
these crimes according to the case clearance criteria of DPD;
3) Providing information concerning law enforcement topics to students, school officials
and staff;
4) Providing mentoring/coaching on a limited basis, to students, school officials, and
staff;
5) As time allows, presenting information in the classroom on a variety of topics
including, but not limited to, narcotics, personal safety, criminal law, leadership and
life skills; and
6) Assisting staff with unusual or temporary problems related to law enforcement
matters which may require SROs on occasion to be assigned to monitor halls,
buses, lunchroom, etc. on the school campus, but at no time will an SRO be
regularly assigned to monitor such areas.
D. Supervisor Duties
The Parties desire to create a Supervisor position, at the level of Sergeant for DPD, who will
provide supervisory duties for DPD SROs assigned to the DISD and provide safety
coordination for DISD. This position shall work solely with DISD, except during times
when DPD emergencies require the Supervisor's presence.
The Supervisor position shall be a Full-Time Employee of the Denton Police Department,
and the City of Denton is responsible for paying one hundred (100) percent of the
salary and benefits of this position.
V. School District Responsibilities
DISD shall provide the Sergeant and the SRO of each campus with the following facilities
and materials deemed necessary to the performance of the Sergea nt and SRO's
duties:
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1) An air conditioned and properly lighted, private office, which may be used for
general business purposes, located as close as possible to the main entrance of
the school
2) A desk with drawers, chair, and a locking filing cabinet
3) A computer and printer
A. Reimbursement
Effective February 3, 2025, through June 30, 2025, DISD agrees to
reimburse the City of Denton for the annual salary and fringe benefits at a rate of fifty (50)
percent for nine (9) SROs. Reimbursement of the SRO's annual salary is inclusive of any
overtime, longevity pay, assignment pay, certification pay, holiday pay, and any other pay
each assigned SRO may be eligible to receive under the Meet and Confer Agreement
between the City of Denton and the Denton Police Officers Association and/or under
Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code for SROs assigned to the following
campuses:
• Denton High School
• Ryan High School
• Guyer High School
• Calhoun Middle School
• Strickland Middle School
• McMath Middle School
The amount of reimbursement set forth in Section V Paragraph A of this Memorandum of
Understanding shall, effective the date of the execution hereof, be as set forth in Attachment
A hereto and made a part of this MOU by reference. The amount of such reimbursement
shall thereafter be adjusted not less frequently than annually in accordance with the setting of
annual salary and benefits for the SROs by the Denton City Council.
VI. Denton Police Department Responsibilities
DPD will endeavor to have SROs available for duty at their assigned school each day that
school is in session during the regular school year. There is no requirement for DPD to
furnish substitute officers on days when the assigned SRO is absent.
DPD agrees to invoice DISD quarterly for all monies owed as a result of this MOU, and
to submit appropriate payroll documentation with the invoice. All invoices will be due
immediately and should be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt by DISD.
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VII. Termination
This MOU may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days’ written notice in writing
to the other party at the addresses provided below. Further, this MOU will automatically
terminate in accordance with provision VIII, Timeframe, below. DISD shall be responsible
for its respective share of the SROs ongoing costs incurred as of the termination date of
this MOU.
VIII. Timeframe
This MOU will commence on February 3, 2025, and will terminate on June 30, 2025,
at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
Agreed to in cooperation with the City of Denton Police Department and the Denton
Independent School District.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES
__________________________________ ____________________________
Sara Hensley, City Manager Date
City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton, Texas 76201
__________________________________ ____________________________
Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara Date
Superintendent of Schools
Denton Independent School District
1307 N. Locust
Denton, Texas 76201
ATTEST:
Lauren Thoden, City Secretary
City of Denton
By __________________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Mack Reinwand, City Attorney
By: __________________________________
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Attachment A
FY 2024-2025
Estimated DISD Quarterly Billing Plan
2024 2025
Total FIRST
QUARTER
(Jul, Aug, Sep)
SECOND
QUARTER
(Oct, Nov, Dec)
THIRD
QUARTER*
(Jan, Feb, Mar)
FOURTH
QUARTER
(Apr, May Jun)
$209,701 $241,140 $190,592 $190,797 $832,231
Note: FY 2024-2025 estimate includes 50% reimbursement of salary/benefits for nine (9) SROs located at
DISD High Schools and Middle Schools. Third quarter reimbursement includes annual cost of living
increase per Meet and Confer Agreement.
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