TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Steve S. Charelian, Interim Finance Director
Kendra Davis, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of Providing Financial Support to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District to Improve School Safety and Security Measures (Interim Finance Director Charelian).
a) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
b) APPROPRIATE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council: a) discuss and provide direction on providing financial support to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) to improve school safety and security, and b) appropriate any funds dedicated to this purpose from the unreserved General Fund.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
At the end of last Fiscal Year (2016-2017), the General Fund had an unreserved fund balance of $5.5 million. These are funds that have not been otherwise designated by the City Council, but may be used for one-time purposes such as City capital improvements. The City Council may consider using a portion of these funds for improvements to MBUSD safety and security measures. Any funds designated for this purpose must be appropriated from unreserved fund balance in the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council/Manhattan Beach Unified School District Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, March 8, 2018, it was suggested that the City Council discuss providing financial support to MBUSD for necessary school safety and security measures. The amounts and purposes are subject to City Council review and approval.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council recognizes that school safety is not solely a school issue; rather, it is a community concern. Considering the recent violent tragedies that have occurred at schools across the country, this is an emergent concern that requires immediate attention and action. While the school district has some funding which may be u...
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