City of Columbus - File #: 0087-2008

• File #: 0087-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/9/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 2/4/2008
• Final action: 2/6/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to participate in the state-funded Continuing Professional Training Reimbursement Program in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code Section 109.802; to establish a special revenue fund entitled, "Police Continuing Professional Training", for the Division of Police; to authorize the acceptance of funds for continuing professional training activities; and to declare an emergency.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/6/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/6/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/4/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/4/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/23/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/23/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/22/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/22/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/22/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/22/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/22/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/18/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/17/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/16/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/16/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/15/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/15/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Need: In 2007 Senate Bill 281 was signed into law, thereby enacting a mandatory continuing professional training program for Ohio peace officers. These training requirements can be found in O.R.C. 109.802. The law also allows for some reimbursement of training funds to agencies that meet the mandated training requirements. One of the provisions requires that the funds received must be kept separate from other funds and used only for paying the cost of continuing professional training programs. A special fund titled, "Continuing Professional Training Fund", is needed for participation in the state-funded training reimbursement program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund. The special fund account is needed for the city to meet requirements to participate in a state-funded training reimbursement program.

BID INFORMATION: N/A

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: N/A

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested so a special fund can be established in order to make deposits. Funds from the State of Ohio for this reimbursement could be forthcoming as soon as February, 2008.


Title

To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to participate in the state-funded Continuing Professional Training Reimbursement Program in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code Section 109.802; to establish a special revenue fund entitled, "Police Continuing Professional Training", for the Division of Police; to authorize the acceptance of funds for continuing professional training activities; and to declare an emergency.


Body

WHEREAS, the State of Ohio has created a continuing professional training requirement for Ohio peace officers with the passage of Senate Bill 281; and

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Division of Police wish to support and meet these requirements recognizing that better training can directly correlate to better service and enhance public...