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FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
April 21, 2015 — 5:30 p.m.; Hazelnut Conference Room
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Joe Duffie, Acting Chair; De'Sean Quinn, Dennis Robertson (Absent: Kathy Hougardy)
Staff: Peggy McCarthy, Bruce Linton, Brent Frank, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Jerry Thornton
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Committee Chair Duffie called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Lease Agreement: Police Physical Fitness Program
Officer Frank provided the Committee with an overview of a new Fitness and Health Program
planned for implementation in the Police Department. Law enforcement officers have specific
job - related mental and physical impacts to their health and this program aims to provide
fitness and nutrition related resources, motivation, accountability and assistance to officers.
One challenge to the successful implementation of the program is the need for a larger
exercise facility. The Tukwila Police Officers' Guild provides an exercise facility to its
members, but the space is insufficient and the equipment is outdated with regard to the
program goals. Therefore, staff is seeking Council approval of a joint lease agreement
between the Tukwila Police Department and the Tukwila Police Officer's Guild with the
Andover Executive Park Company for an exercise facility located at 605 Industry Drive. If
approved, this space would double the size of the current facility as well as provide a functional
shower room. The proposal would divide the monthly rent and security deposit equally
between the Police Department and the Police Officer's Guild. Monthly rent for this five -year
lease agreement is calculated as follows:
Months
Base Rent Per Month
1 -12
$2400.00
13 -24
$2472.00
25 -36
$2546.16
37 -48
$2622.54
49 -60
$2701.22
Committee members discussed the proposal and expressed support for the health program
and its goals. A question was posed about the suitability of officers using exercise facilities at
the Tukwila Community Center in lieu of paying for a separate facility. Assistant Chief Linton
responded that the Community Center does not offer the level of security necessary to store
firearms and other special equipment. The Committee agreed with the importance of a secure
facility for law enforcement officers. The Committee requested additional information
regarding the compatibility of this lease agreement with existing labor contracts as well as
clarification on long term obligations to officers beyond the term of this lease agreement.
Assistant Chief Linton will clarify these issues with the City Attorney and Human Resources.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL TO FORWARD TO APRIL 27, 2015 WITH ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
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B. 2015 1St Quarter Police Department Report
Assistant Chief Linton shared a presentation that updated the Committee on Police Department
items of significance that occurred during the 1St quarter of 2015. The information included a
staffing update, 1St quarter highlights, and crime statistics. Councilmembers Duffie and
Robertson noted that this information is valuable to the public and the Council should work with
the Police Department on finding an appropriate forum to do so. INFORMATION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 — 5:30 p.m. — Hazelnut Conference Room
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH