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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2006-08-28 Item 3E - Resolution - Support the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) p.pIILA i, COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS •�qs ITE 5 JYI IVO. °I f i y hiftfGlS 1r to i 'n y 1 Afehnl Datz I Prepared U,• 1 }Iv :or s rr:z;a I n G,:o:fil re:r;✓ 62 7 1 08/28/06 1 LS I ICJ M' I t e 908. I I I I I I I I I I ITEM INFORMATION I CAS NUMBER: 06-097 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: AUGUST 28, 2006 AGENDA ITEM TITLE A Resolution supporting the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) levy CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance BidAward Public Heating Other Aftg Date 08/28/06 Mfg Date AUg Date 09/05/06 Mg Date Aftg Dats Mfg Date Mt- Date I SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Sur DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PIP/ SPONSOR'S The King County Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) levy will appear on SUM'ILARY the September 19 election ballot. A Resolution in support of this important law enforcement tool is being requested. REVIEWED BY COW litg CA &P Cmte F&S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE. 08/21/06 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve Resolution COMLABTTEE Unanimous approval; forward to C.O.W. COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGh 11:D APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 08/28/06 I I MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 08/28/06 Information Memo dated 8/16/06 Draft Resolution endorsing the AFIS Levy Finance &Safety Committee Minutes from 8/21/06 o J� 9s Z dry of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor --I G David P,' Haynes, Chief of Police r Police Department tu s; c.� t 0 P d1: 2 An Accredited Agency ~J 1908 MEMORANDUM TO: Finance and Safety Committee FROM: Assistant Chief Lori Sutter DATE: 08/16/06 SUBJECT: AFIS Levy Issue The King county Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) levy will appear on the September 19 election ballot. I am suggesting that the Council consider a resolution in support of this levy Background AFIS is located in the King County Courthouse, and provides services to all local and county jurisdictions within the county With AFIS, fingerprints are scanned into a "Live Scan" device, and immediately transmitted over a secure network to be instantly compared to the database in order to identify the prints. The system is very useful on the frequent occasions when arrested persons are not being forthcoming about who they are. Hand searches that previously took several hours are now done by the automated system in minutes. While its primary goal is to provide a database of fingerprints to law enforcement agencies, AFIS also serves the community in the following ways: Crime scene prints can be searched against 550,000 criminal records and identified when no suspects are known. AFIS is more than fingerprints. The system is used to store DNA collected at crime scenes, booking photos and palm prints. The funds raised by the AFIS levy will be used for Upgrading Live Scan Capture Stations Implementation of palm searching and storage Enabling wireless mobile identification between patrol cars and the AFIS computer Adding two AFIS photographers to preserve fingerprint and palm print evidence recovered from crime scenes Adding five additional Live Scan Capture Stations to address remaining gaps in the service in the region 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 433 -1808 Admin. Fax: (206) 244 -6181, Invest. Fax: (206) 431 -3688 King county voters have approved levies to support AFIS programming beginning in 1986. The current levy expired at the end of 2005, however by careful management of funds, combined with slightly higher than expected revenues, in 2006, AFIS has been supported by previous years' collections. Discussion The levy that will be sent to voters would establish a levy rate of 5.68 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for a six -year period. This is lower than the 2001 -2005 levy rate, which was 5.78 cents. The levy would cost approximately $22 a year for the owner of a S400,000 home. Recommendation Please consider a resolution in support of the AFIS levy to Co 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 433 -1808 Admin. Fax: (206) 244 -6181, Invest. Fax: (206) 431-3688 P CP A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE KING COUNTY AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AFIS) PROGRAM LEVY. WHEREAS, AFIS is the voter- approved, levy- funded countywide Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System program, a valuable public safety tool that quickly assists criminal justice agencies to fingerprint and identify arrested individuals suspected of crimes; and WHEREAS, the AFIS program was established as a regional system in 1988, and in 1992 was expanded to a 24- hour a-day, seven day -a -week operation; and WHEREAS, the AFIS program's primary functions are to capture and database fingerprints and palm prints from suspects, to be used for identifying prints left at crime scenes, and to share that print and arrest data with other jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, since the inception of AFIS, the finger /palm print database has provided detectives with more successful solutions of crimes by matching those prints against prints left at crime scenes; and WHEREAS, through 2005, AFIS has assisted in solving 17,141 crimes without a known suspect, based on crime fingerprint evidence, and WHEREAS, since all inmates at King County jails were fingerprinted for positive identification at time of entry to the jail, AFIS identified 1,058 individuals in 2005 alone who gave false names at the time of arrest and over 300 who had outstanding warrants for other crimes; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2006, King County voters will be presented with a ballot measure to approve the six -year levy at a rate of 50.0568 per 51,000 assessed value, which is less than last period's levy rate; and WHEREAS, the Tukwila Police Department has benefited from the placement and use of AFIS equipment in the department; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Tukwila support the King County AFIS Levy, and urge citizens to vote "yes" on September 19, 2006. PASSED BY THE C.1`l Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2006. ATTEST AUTHENTICATED: Dennis Robertson, Council President Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the Cite Council: Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number: 7 C- D�ar�o ad S- 1b =3II U<nl��an7`KZL\•SfSDAt\_R _ca= 1.��_. F ^-zd 1C_ tSxn s' -2C•:6 Paoe 1 of 1 Finance Safety Committee August 21, 2006 5:00 p.m. Present: Pam Carter, Chair; Jim Haggerton, and Verna Griffin, council members. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Kevin Fuhrer Director of Finance; Don Lincoln, Police Commander, Diane Jenkins, Administrative Assistant to the City Council; Al Dams, Assistant Manager, King County Animal Services; and Chuck Parrish, community member Business Aoenda A. Utility Tax ordinance review and reaffirmation Mr Fuhrer conveyed that Ordinance 1998 established the City utility tax. The ordinance was adopted on November 18, 2002 with an effective date of January 1, 2003. The ordinance requires the Council to review and reaffirm the 1% increase scheduled for 2007 (increasing the rate from 5% to 6 The expected increase in utility tax revenue is approximately $790.000. Administration believes these additional revenues are needed as the 2007 preliminary budget is being developed. Another consideration is that the rate increase was assumed in the adopted 2006 2011 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program. On a related note, Ordinance 2012 establishes a contract with Seattle City Light (SCL) to operate an electrical utility within the City This ordinance was adopted on January 21, 2003 with an effective date of March 1, 2003. A provision in the ordinance requires SCL to tender a percentage contract payment for the privilege of operating the utility The percentage is also scheduled to increase from 5% to 6% effective January 1, 2007 While Ordinance 2012 does not require the Council to reaffirm the rate increase, it has been a matter of practice. Ms. Carter noted that City of Tukwila was one of the last cities to implement this tax. Most of the revenue collected comes from commercial businesses. Ms. Berry conveyed that the City provides rebates to those residents who qualify Mr Haggerton pointed out that the Council opted for a graduated schedule rather than implementing a flat 6% tax to make it easier on consumers. By bringing it before the council, it also allows an opportunity for citizen input. Ms. Carter asked who was nominated by the City and other suburban cities to serve on Seattle City Light's Citizen s Rate Advisory Committee. Forward to August 28 Committee of the Whole meeting. B. Purchase order for Falcon digital audio /video body wire system from seizure funds Commander Lincoln explained that the police department has identified covert surveillance /recording equipment (commonly referred as a body wire) that would enhance investigation and prosecution of cases. Current covert operations use a body wire with FM technology which can be scanned and cannot be transmitted to a standard recording device. This new equipment uses digital technology for audio and video. This technology is also subjected to being scanned but the transmitter can be turned off. Also, it can be monitored with a laptop computer. In addition, there is a safety transmitter to help ensure the safety of the officer It is proposed to purchase a covert surveillance /recording kit (body wire) as sole source from Adaptive Digital Systems. They are recognized in the law enforcement community as a leader in this area. This equipment, $10,450, will be purchased with funds in the seizure account. Ms. Berry related that because it is under 525,000, this committee can authorize the purchase and the entire council would be notified. The committee authorized the expenditure. Discussion. C. A resolution supporting the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) levy Commander Lincoln explained that the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) levy will appear on the September 19 ballot and requested the Council adopt a resolution in support of this levy Fingerprints are scanned into AFIS and transmitted over a secure network and compared to a database to identify the prints. Also, the system is used to store DNA, booking photos, and palm prints. He reviewed the upgrades planned for AFIS. It is estimated that this would cost S22 per year for the owner of a 5400,000 home. Forward to August 28 Committee of the Whole meeting. Following discussion on AFIS, Ms. Berry asked for an brief update on reporting of sexual offenders. Commander Lincoln noted that he would be attending a national conference focusing on sexual offenders and offered to come back and share the information. To be discussed at future Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Finance Safety Committee 2 August 21, 2006 D. Animal Control Services Ms. Berry remarked that the topic of animal control was discussed at the August 7 Finance and Safety meeting. She contacted the cities of Shoreline and Kirkland who are very pleased with the animal control services they are receiving under the pilot program. The City of Tukwila has a pick -up truck available. The outstanding issue dealt with which ordinance would be enforced if there was a conflict. Mr Dams explained that the problem centers around the appeal process. Cities are required to adopt substantially similar ordinances. King County would not have legal standing to enforce certain provisions. It is possible that King County Board of Appeals could be used to hear appeals or perhaps the City of Tukwila could possibly make provision for appeals in its ordinance. These avenues will be explored. Under the terms of pilot agreement, the city provides direction to the officer The animal control officer could use City of Tukwila citations for certain violations such as dangerous dogs. Ms. Carter asked that information on how to contact animal control officers during off -hours be provided. Mr Dams conveyed that this type of service allows the City to quickly change priorities; you are able to direct the animal control officer Ms. Berry noted that code enforcement officers receive many phone calls on barking clogs. Ms. Griffin suggested that an article be placed in the Hazelnut to provide information to citizens on what to do and what to expect. Communication is very important. Mr Dams noted that time should be set aside for the animal control officer to retum phone calls and to follow -up and inform residents on what actions were taken. As time progresses, it is hoped to give the animal control officer more authority to make decisions quickly Some appeals may be lost but it will be a more responsive system. A draft of the interlocal agreement will be developed. Discussion. Miscellaneous Ms. Griffin noted that at °Night Out Against Crime' several people who live in the Terrace Apartments complained about the noise wafting up from Gordy's Restaurant. Ms. Berry conveyed that there are noise ordinances; she will let them know about the complaint. Adjournment: 6:20 p.m. f e r a Committee Chair Approval Minutes by DJ. 69