HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Crime Control And Prevention District - 04/20/2016 Modified Minutes
Crime Control and Prevention District
Wednesday April 20,2016
Corpus Christi Police Department,321 John Sartain St.,51"Floor Compstat Room
Members Present
Randall Hicks Judy Loverde
Zelner Houchin Susie Luna Saldana
Raymond Lara Bradly Tindall
R. Scott Leeton Joan Veith
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Luna-Saldana at 2:30pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Hicks and second by Mr. Leeton to approve the minutes from the March 23,2016. The
motion carried 8/0.
Chief Markle announced the Police Department successfully passed the 2nd inspection for GALEA. An Awards
Ceremony was held last week to recognize Officers and civilians. He gave an update on our building project.
Capt. Brady reviewed the crime report. Susie requested a report by Districts.
• Violent crime statistics show a decrease of 8.26%year to date and non-violent crime shows a decrease of
6.77%year to date compared to last year's year to date
• The murder rate is 3 compared to 6 for last year.
There was no City Auditor Report.
Alma Casas gave the financial report for the 5 months ending February 29,2016.
• 36.34%of the total budget expended/Fund balance end of September 2015 is$5,213,183.41.
• Annual revenue collected compared to previous year actual is at 88.10%.
Becky Perrin,Asst.Director of Parks and Recreation will restructure their reports. The following are stats for
March 2016. Mr.Prado will present their Diversion Program for the Board's review.
• 23 Case Managements and 17 violations
• 15 drug tests performed.
Senior Officer Alejandro gave the graffiti update of 364 in March compared to 348 in February. There were two
major arrests in April that should clear various cases with one of the suspects getting 5 years of probation.
Chief Markle gave statistics for Police calls for service from 2012 at 288,000 compared to last year at 327,000. The
calls for service have gone up 40,000 within the last four to five years which is about a 12%increase.
Betsey Pimentel gave updates on prior and future events they will have to promote the Crime Control and
Prevention District. Jennifer Wenger was introduced as the newest Crime Prevention Advisor.
Mr.Zelner suggested we designate a color that everyone should wear on a particular day to show their support on
Police Appreciation Day. Mr.Leeton will bring updates on an event he is working on.
Fund balances were discussed.Pat stated the general fund maintains two months or 25%which would be$1.12
million for the Crime Control budget,all other City funds maintain 2%.
A motion was made by Mr. Hicks and second by Ms. Loverde not to approve the previous request from JAC
regarding the City Marshal position,the motion carried 8/0.
FY2017 revised budget is not a balanced budget.The Board asked for staff to bring recommendations for budget
reductions for next year to balance the budget. The proposals are:
1) Eliminate Trainee Intern Program=$86,056
2) Eliminate the 5 cadets/Academy=$84,164
3) Reduce the number of replacement police vehicles from 6 to 4=$78,000
4) Reduce 1 Juvenile City Marshall Position and assorted supplies=$70,195
5) Total reductions FY 2017 is$318,415.
The deficit will be taken out of the fund balance.
Items to place on agenda:
• Update on building project
• Public Relations for the November 2016 election—Action Item
• Discussion regarding Police Appreciation Day.
• FY 2016 and 2017 Revenue and Expenduture Year End Budget
The meeting was adjourned by Ms. Luna Saldana at 4:14 p.m.