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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Chapter 35 Of The Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Police And Fire Departments” To Revise The Regulations Relating To Extra-Duty Police Services; Providing For A Severability Clause And A Repealer Provision.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
Section 35.02 of the Hollywood Code of Ordinances establishes regulations regarding extra-duty police service within the City. The Police Department has determined that it is necessary to revise the regulations as they are not consistent with existing practice and policies and are not sufficient to protect the City from liability. The Police Department’s standard operating procedures provide for the ability to assess an administrative surcharge when specialized City equipment is used as an integral part of the extra-duty police service and no mutual interest between the police and the community exists. Specialized equipment includes police vehicles, police motorcycles, police boats, and any other equipment requested by the entity seeking extra-duty police services. The Police Department has determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to assess these and other administrative fees where appropriate. Section 35.02, City Code, provides that permit fees shall be specified in the collective bargaining agreement; however, such fees are not currently included in the CBA.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Chris O’Brien, Chief of Police
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety