HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 01 26 Regular 602 PD Lock Box ProgramCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 602
Januray 26, 2009
Meeting
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
MGR /DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Police Department requesting City Commission review and approval of a
new Lock Box Program for the citizens of Winter Springs.
PURPOSE: The City Commission at the January 12 commission meeting requested
information on the lock box program. This agenda item is needed to acquire Commission
approval to implement the new program and expenditure from the Asset Forfeiture fund.
CONSIDERATIONS: The City Commission requested information on the lock box
program initiatives and information available in these areas. This program is used
nationwide by Police and Fire Departments so that a key kept in a secured key box
mounted outside a residence is available to emergency personnel. This program will be a
companion to the MED-ID, and Are you O.K. (RUOk) programs currently available to
our community.
The Lock Box program provides public safety responders with a way to gain access to the
homes of participating residents to expedite access during medical or other emergencies.
This program protects the resident's property from being damaged in cases where forced
entry would otherwise be necessary.
A person who is elderly, disabled, or has some other demonstrated needs that require
specialized or unique medical or other assistance when public safety responds to the
residence would be allowed to participate in this program at no cost to them.
When a resident participates in the program a key is placed in the lock box and the
combination set. The combination to the lock box and their address is flagged in our
computer system to alert the officers that this is a lock box resident. This information is
maintained in our Communications center and will not be given out or utilized for any
other reason but an emergency at the residence, or when a no-response situation occurs
after a welfare concern has arisen.
Once the lock box has been opened for any reason the combination will be changed and
updated until the next occurrence where it is needed.
Upon approval the Police Department will make the information and applications for this
program available on the City web page, Senior Center, Police Department, and Fire
Department facilities.
Throughout the nation this program is only being offered at no cost to elderly age 65 and
older that live alone, disabled, or has some other demonstrated needs that require
specialized or unique medical or other demonstrated assistance when public safety
responds to the residence. We are submitting 3 options for your consideration and are
listed below;
Option 1 - 50% of the cost of the lock box and no additional cost to the resident.
Option 2 - No cost to residents with a demonstrated need that participate in the program.
Option 3 -100% of the cost of the lock box and no additional cost to the resident.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is being requested to approve the
expenditure of funds from the Local Asset Forfeiture fund which has a current balance of
$21,850.00 and select one of the above options.
FUNDING: Approve the Expenditure of $2,500.00 from the Asset Forfeiture fund to
purchase 50 combination lock boxes and initial startup. There will be no impact on the
general fund or re-occurring budget expenses associated with this program.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Immediately upon approval by Commission.
ATTACHMENTS: Photograph of lock box and sample request form
COMMISSION ACTION:
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LOCK BOX PROGRAM APPLICATION
NAME:
(Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Initial)
Home Address:
Telephone Numbers: Home:
Cell:
Email:
Reason For Application:
I am 65 years of age or older, living alone, need assistance, or alone on a frequent
basis
I have a medical or other condition that is potentially incapacitating.
Describe your medical or other conditions:
Doctor Name:
Emergency Contacts:
Name:
Phone Number:
Phone Number:
Relationship
* * * By participating in the Lock Box Program I authorize the Winter Springs Police
Department and/or Seminole County Fire Department to enter my residence for
emergency purpose only.
Participants Signature:
Date: - January 26, 2009
The attached was referenced
during Regular
Agenda Item "602" during the January 26, 2009
Regular City Commission Meeting.
myM EO-1 D" USE BACK FOR
Medical Emergency Data IDentificatlon ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Keep your information current. • Use pencil.
Name: ? M / ? F
Address:
OPTIONAL
Soc. Sec. #: Birth Date:
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Name: Relation:
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Name: Relation:
Address: City/St/Zip
Home Work/Cell
Phone- Phone:
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Medical Ins Co:
Policy #: