The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #15-51
Resolution approving Residency Policy for Monticello Police Officers.
WHEREAS, The City Council previously authorized the Chief of Police do prepare a policy that would limit or restrict the distance that Monticello Police Officers could reside from the Monticello Police Department, and
WHEREAS, The Chief proposed a fifteen (15) mile radius and the Council found that to be a reasonable distance, and
WHEREAS, Chief has drafted a policy that has been reviewed with the City Administrator, and it is the position of the Chief and Administrator that the Policy should be approved, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the institution of the fifteen (15) mile radius limit is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Community, providing flexibility to all officers to find suitable living arrangements and also protecting the community, by keeping City Police officers within proximity to the community that will allow relatively quick response times in situations of need or emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the proposed Police Department Policy, identified as Policy #B-12, related to Police Officer residency requirements and directs that the Police Chief communicate the policy to all officers, current and future, and ensure compliance with same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 18th Day of May, 2015.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk