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06/01/2023 PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AGENDA WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL CALLED MEETING JUNE 1, 2023 PRAYER: PASTOR MIKE SEALE CHURCH OF CHRIST-MISSOURI STREET PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MRS. PATRICIA LANE SENIOR DEPUTY CLERK-CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: BID OPENINGS: MINUTES: APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF MAY 18,2023 OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISION TO THE 2022 BUDGET R-2 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISION TO THE 2023 BUDGET 0-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON FOR THE REPAIR OF INGRAM BRIDGE, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AN ELECTRONIC FUNDS/WIRE TRANSFER POLICY FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 0-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE SERVICES FROM KATHY LYNN BAKER D/B/A MRS. B'S TRANSPORT SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES PERMISSION REQUEST: COMMITTEE REPORTS: APPOINTMENTS: PRESENTATION BY MAYOR MCCLENDON: ANNOUNCEMENTS: CITIZENS REQUEST: MS. ANGELA LAMAR CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED A PLAN 224 BETTIS & 227 BETTIS FOR RENOVATION OF PROPERTIES ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL June 1,2023 A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday,June 1,2023,at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall,205 S. Redding,West Memphis,Arkansas. Invocation was given by Pastor,Mike Seale of Church of God&Christ followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sr. Deputy City Clerk,Patricia Lane Mayor Marco McClendon called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Senior Deputy City Clerk,Patricia Lane called the roll.Those present were City Attorney Michael Stephenson,and Council Members: Tracy Catt, Wayne Croom, Helen Harris,James Holt,Lorraine Mohammed, Willis Mondy, David Murray. and Charles Wheeless. Absent was City Treasurer,Charlie Suiter Jr and Councilor Gheric Bruce,and Melanie Hutchinson,.Also present was Finance Director,Tori Perry. Evening Times Reporter Donald Wilburn was not present. Quorum being present Mayor McClendon proceeded with the meeting. MINUTES: APPROVE OR CORRECT MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2023, COUNCIL MEETING. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Mondy,to dispense with the reading of the minutes of May 18,2023,Council Meeting, and to approve them as submitted.Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous to approve. OLD BUSINESS: NONE • NEW BUSINESS: Councilor Catt made a motion,secbnded by Councilor Croom to read R-1,R-2,0-1,0-2,andO-3 by title only.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. R-1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISION TO THE 2022 BUDGET City Attorney Stephenson read R-1 by title only.Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded f,C) by Councilor Mondy to approve. Discussion followed: Councilor Catt made motion to amend �tn�� the resolution to reflect the following corrections under Library fund$1,470.062.33 and to I 1'" r amend the resolution to read in the total amount of $35,921.98 Upon voice vote,voting wash unanimous to amend the resolution. There being no further discussion:Upon voice vote,voting il was unanimous to approve the resolution as amended.The resolution was adopted and assigned No.2281. R-2 A RESOLUTIION APPROVING A REVISION TO THE 2023 BUDGET. City Attorney Stephenson read R-2 by title only.Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded 0 by Councilor Murray to approve. Discussion followed: Councilor Catt made the motion, �'� seconded by Councilor Croom to amend the resolution to reflect that the requested changes be of ?/, in the amount$473,811.91 Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded by Councilor Murray xi IY octil to approve the amendments to the ordinance.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve the resolution as amended. The resolution was adopted and assigned No. 2282. 0-1 AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE REPAIR OF INGRAM BRIDGE,DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES City Attorney Stephenson read 0-1 by title only for the FIRST time.Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to suspend the rules,and place the ordinance on its second reading.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-1 by title only for the SECOND time.Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to further suspend the rules,and place the ordinance on its third reading.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-1 by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to approve the ordinance. Councilor Catt made the motion seconded by Councilor Wheeless to approve the Emergency Clause in Section 2.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve the Emergency Clause in Section 2.The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2637. 0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT ELECTRONIC FUNDS/WIRE TRANSFER POLICY FOR THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-2 by title only for the FIRST time.Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to suspend the rules,and place the ordinance on its second reading.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-2 by title only for the SECOND time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to further suspend the rules,and place the ordinance on its third reading.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-2 by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to approve the ordinance.The ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2638 0-3 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PURCHASE SERVICES FROM KATHY LYNN BAKER D/B/A/MRS. B'S TRANSPORT SERVICE,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-3 by title only for the FIRST time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Holt to suspend the rules,and place the ordinance on its second reading.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-3 by title only for the SECOND time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to further suspend the rules, and place the ordinance on its third reading.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. City Attorney Stephenson read 0-3 by title only for the THIRD and FINAL time. Councilor Catt made the motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to approve the ordinance. Discussion followed: Councilor Mohammed asked for an explanation of the ordinance. Animal Shelter Director,Kerry Sneed said that Mrs. Baker operates Mrs. B's Animal Transport Service,transporting homeless animals to various cities primarily Chicago at a 50% lower rate than some of the major animal transport services out of Memphis. Mayor McClendon said that Mrs. Baker has been transporting animals for the last 7 years and was originally hired as a part time employee and in 2020 she was hired full time and in order to be in compliance with the Legislative Auditors requirements they are enacting an ordinance to be able to continue to do business with Mrs. Baker. Councilor Catt asked that the ordinance be amended to read in paragraph 4 and in Section 1 in the total amount of$23,989.69. Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded by Councilor Murray to amend the ordinance.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous. There being no further discussion. Councilor Croom made the motion,seconded by Councilor Wheeless to approve. Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve. The ordinance was adopted and assigned No.2639 PRESENTATIONS : NONE ff PERMISSION REQUEST: NONE COMMITTEE REPORTS: ADVERTISING &PROMOTION: Councilor Murray presented the highlights from the Advertising&Promotion Commission meeting held on May 24,2023. CVB Director,Jim Jackson presented the Financial report to the commission. Mr.Jackson updated the commission on the first phase of the ADA Compliance project.The exterior of the Eugene Woods Civic Center and the Civic Auditorium were both a part of Phase 1. Phase 2 will be the interior of the Eugene Woods Civic Center and Phase 3 will be the interior of the Civic Auditorium. The commission discussed funding request.Mr.Joe Royer,owner of Outdoors Inc,presented his Grit&Grind bicycle racing event.Mr. Royer is requesting$15,000 for the event.Mr.Jackson said that the commission has funded this event in the past for the same amount,the last time was in 2019. Commissioner Wills Mondy made a motion to award$5,000 dollars if links for the West Memphis hotels are placed on the Website.Mr.Jackson announced that Thursday May 25, 2023,will be the last night for the Blues Off Broadway series.Councilor Croom asked Mr. Jackson if an event calendar is put out in advance for activities.Mr.Jackson said that the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce is responsible for putting out the calendrer. MAINSTREET: Councilor Mohammed presented the Mainstreet report highlights.The Mainstreet Commission has been focused on securing donations for Taste of the Town scheduled for August 22,2023.The grant deadline has ended for business to receive assistance with building improvements.The new grant period will begin sometime in July. BUDGET COMMITTEE: Councilor Catt said that Finance Director,Tori Perry presented the 1st quarter financials at the last council meeting to the mayor and council. The mayor said that Ms. Perry did a fantastic job. APPOINTMENTS: NONE PRESENTATIONS: NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor McClendon commended CVB Director,Jim Jackson and staff for the wonderful job they did hosting the Blues Off Broadway series throughout the month of May. Mayor McClendon announced that due to the assistance of Southland Gaming&Racing and the West Memphis Community Block Grant,he is happy to announce that the City of West Memphis will be having the Summer Youth Program again this year. It will be a 5-week program and they will be employing 35 to 40 young people to work in different departments within the city's municipality. Mayor McClendon said that he is happy to announce that the Rich Road project is 60% completion. Mayor McClendon said it should not take much longer to get to the 90% completion. Senator Murdock and Lorie Tutor,and Halff Engineers have all been essential in helping them to put pressure on ARDOT to give them answers and he thanked them for all their help.He could not give council a date as to when the project would begin,but is hopeful that it won't be much longer.Councilor Croom asked about an update on the Redding Street Bridge and Councilor Mondy asked about the 7th Street Bridge. The mayor said he would follow up and give them an update on the status of the bridges to see what could be done. Mayor McClendon said that he received good and bad reactions to the basketball goals being removed at Grove Park on North 11th Street.Mrs.Robinson sent him a thank you letter, however he did have some negative feedback from a group of people from Gino Church who live on the street by the park,they-were upset because they were not informed that the goals were going to be removed and they were not happy about it.The mayor said that they needed to follow up with their council members who represent that ward and let them know how they feel. Councilor Bruce and Councilor Hutchinson were not in attendance at the May 18,2023, council meeting to speak on the citizens concerns with the goals being removed. Councilor Mohammed asked if the moratorium was temporary. Councilor Catt said the moratorium was established for 90 days and after 90 days they will be looking to see if things did or did not improve as a result of them taking down the goals and make a decision at that time on how to move forward.Mayor McClendon said the people felt that the children and many of the great athletes that have come out of West Memphis developed their skills from playing basketball in their local parks. Councilor Mohammed suggested that they might want to look into finding a big field to build a major basketball court for people to play basketball that will not impact the residents. The mayor said that might be something to consider. Councilor Mondy asked about the plans to restore the tennis courts at Tilden Rogers Park.Mayor McClendon said that in the next couple of weeks he and the Parks Director,Lorenzo Parker and Ladd Gary Architects will be getting with council to present the plans for Tilden Rogers Park to get councils approval. Mayor McClendon said it is a goal this year to get all three parks completed as well as plans for an all-inclusion park. He said he wanted to commend Community Development Coordinator,. Raymond Whiteside for his work on securing grants to enable West Memphis to be a city to have an all-inclusion park designed for children with special needs,autism,intellectual disabilities,vision impaired,sensory,mental,and physical disabilities. He said that he is excited at the prospect of being able to offer a park that meets the needs of people with disabilities. The mayor wanted to bring it to everyone's attention that it is summertime and with that grass is growing and he is encouraging everyone that owns properties to cut their own properties.He said that it is not the responsibility of the City of West Memphis to cut their property. He said if property owners do not live here they need to have someone to maintain their properties, especially the vacant lots. Mayor McClendon said the council created the grass cutting department and they are doing a good job,but they can not cut the lots every two weeks,going forward they will be cutting them and then they are going to spray them to kill the grass and if need be he will come back before council to ask for an increase in the amount that they charge for the city and grass contractors having to cut peoples properties that do not maintain their own properties and it will be substantial,some cities such as Littlerock are charging up to $350.00 per cut,but if that is what it takes to make people be responsible for maintaining their own properties he will bring it back before council for their approval as well as it will be an awakening for negligent property owners. The city crews are being overworked with having to not only cut city properties but private properties.The mayor is also asking everyone that owns properties to be responsible for their own properties to help with improving how West Memphis looks.Mayor McClendon said they are in the process of cutting the Bayou's and spraying them and if they have not gotten to a certain area,they will get to it soon. Councilor Harris expressed concerns with individuals that are only cutting the center of their properties, but they are not cutting the outer area and they are severely overgrown properties along 25th Street and Autumn and on 16th Street in the 600 block. Councilor Croom asked if they could get any help from the churches to help people in their areas that might not be able to afford to cut their yards. The mayor said he did not know but that he would appreciate any help that he could get.Councilor Holt said what he is finding in his area with overgrown grass is with abandoned houses. Mayor McClendon announced that MATA is getting ready to start their preliminary runs in July.He is asking everyone to continue to promote the city because we have great things happening throughout the city. Southern Bank Corps had their grand opening earlier in the day and they will not only be offering checking and saving services,but they will be offering assistance with matching down payments to purchase a home and credit repair.The city will also be getting a major retail development coming to West Memphis and they are in conversations with a developer to build homes,and it looks very promising. Councilor Catt made a motion,seconded by Councilor Croom to reschedule the June 15,2023, council meeting to June 22,2023,at 5:00 p.m.Upon voice vote,voting was unanimous to approve.The mayor and council will be attending the Arkansas Municipal League in Little Rock from June 14-16. Councilor Harris asked that everyone be in prayer for Councilor Hutchinson's mother who has been ill. CITIZENS REQUEST: Ms.Angela Lamar was not present at the council meeting to present her plans to council for her two properties that need to be brought up to code to have councils' consideration for removing the homes off the demolition list as she agreed upon at the last council meeting.Mayor McClendon deferred to Councilor Mohammed and Councilor Murray who are the council members for the ward where the properties are located. Councilor Mohammed said that she spoke with them after the last council meeting and they were to have met with Planning Supervisor,Marilyn Phelix to discuss their plans.Ms. Phelix said that they did meet with her, and they were advised to present weekly progress reports to her and provide pictures showing what they had done as well as she suggested that they start with the exterior of the home to buy them some time and then move onto the interior.They were supposed to bring in the pictures to her today or no later than Friday,but they were unable to do so because Ms. Lamar's fiancé was at the hospital.Mayor McClendon asked if other than Ms.Lamar's properties that were in question,did they want to move forward with the demolition of the other homes that were on the list. Councilor Mohammed deferred to the city attorney. City Attorney Stepheson said if the properties had been determined to be dilapidated the city could demo them,the property owners would still own the properties the city would just attach a lien against the property to recoup the money that it cost to demolish the structure.Mayor McClendon also addressed the young lady wanting to bring substandard mobile trailers into West Memphis and asked why she was not taking them to an area in Mississippi where she lives.The response is because Mississippi does not allow them.The mayor said that he is trying to improve that area and two of the three trailers that were brought in have already been condemned and the last one that was brought in is in the same condition,he has given her 30 days to remove the trailer. A young man has spoken with the mayor,and he is excited about the change and would like to see the activity and behaviors affiliated with these types of dwellings eliminated.The mayor said that the only people that will be allowed to be in mobile homes in that area are the ones that already live there,he deferred to the city attorney for direction.City Attorney Stephenson said it is like any other structure if it is not habitable and it is determined that it is unsafe to inhabit you would be looking at condemning it.Councilor Catt is in the process of taking a class on manufactured homes and as soon as he completes the class he will get all that information to Ms. Phelix Sr. Deputy City Clerk,Patricia reminded council members about the Municipal League dates and the importance of attending classes and ensuring that they have their badges scanned at the completion of each class to ensure that that they receive their credits toward certification. Having no further business to come before the City Council,Councilor Murray made the motion,seconded by Councilor Mondy,to adjourn.Upon voice vote,the voting was unanimous.The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd DAY OF JUNE 2023. Dot w ' C (it a.te MARCO MCCLENDON,MAYOR A 1"1'hST: PATRICIA JOPLIN,-EKY CLERK Minutes prepared by,Patricia Lane,Sr. Deputy City Clerk WEST MEMPHIS UTILITY COMMISSION P 0 Box 1868 604 East Cooper Phone: 870-735-3355 Fax: 870-732-7621 West Memphis, AR 72301 6/7/2023 MILES PRICE PER MILE TOTAL ABC TREE SERVICE 21.665 $41,000.00 $888,265.00 30.327 $45,000.00 $1,364,715.00 TOTAL $2,252,980.00 ASPLUNDH 21.665 $36,953.70 $800,786.67 30.327 $36,031.15 $1,092,824.69 TOTAL $1,893,611.36 GRAYS POWER SUPPLY 21.665 $19,000.00 $411,635.00 30.327 $19,000.00 $576,213.00 TOTAL $987,848.00 WEST TREE SERVICE 21.67 $19,398.77 $420,371.36 30.33 $30,691.70 $930,879.30 TOTAL $1,351,250.66 WOLF TREE SERVICE NO BID RECIrVED y►ems,; 3 � ,� y B pJ � w I L N n S 7'r S' T . 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"s 'L 1 0 Rd �" t 1P 1 T Ur _ '6ond Avc 4V Bond Ave E 1 s � aJ .^. _.. _. 1 Thompson Ave I ' u Normandy I " GI' inroedway Ave E c - i.✓r+-e-.m C "s RroadA^ se,� d ✓`o '`. Y v' �' Ill ry v, 7 N s ' 1,. y,Ave,W `� a Lrnks Rd1� r ;u s,`n Polk Ave,.. Off.. MM. i WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES C. Use of conducted electrical weapons(Taser). D. Use of Impact weapons. E. Use of kinetic energy impact projectiles which are intended to incapacitate a subject with a minimal potential for causing death or serious physical injury when compared to conventional projectiles. F. Intentionally causing a collision with another motor vehicle for the purpose of functionally damaging or forcing the other vehicle off the road. G. Intentional discharge of a firearm. V. De-escalation of Force De-escalation tactics and techniques are those actions undertaken by an officer(s) to avoid physical confrontations, unless immediately necessary to protect someone or to stop dangerous behavior, while minimizing the need to use force during an incident when the totality of the circumstances and time permit. De-escalation tactics and techniques are employed to increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance and cooperation. 1. When time and circumstances reasonably permit, an officer(s) shall consider whether a subject's lack of compliance is a deliberate attempt to resist or is the result of an inability to comply based on factors including, but not limited to: • Medical conditions • Mental impairment • Developmental disability • Language barrier • Drug interaction • Behavioral crisis • 2. An officer's awareness of these possibilities, when time and circumstances reasonably permit, shall then be balanced against the facts of the incident and which tactical options are the most appropriate to bring the situation to a safe resolution. An officer is not expected to engage in force de-escalation measures that could jeopardize the safety of the community or of any employee. 3. Officers need only select a level of force that is within the range of"objectively reasonable"options. Officers must rely on training, experience, and an assessment of the situation to decide an appropriate level of force to be applied. Reasonable and sound judgement will dictate the force option to be employed. Use of Force Page 3 of 7 bie no d fi RECEIVED 7 `moo ,ten WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES 4. Officers may either escalate or de-escalate the use of force as the situation progresses or as circumstances change. When a subject is under control, either through the application of physical restraint or the suspect's compliance,the degree of force shall be de-escalated accordingly. VI. Reasonable Force A. Officers may use such force as is reasonably necessary under the circumstance to carry out their official duties. B. Once the subject's active resistance has ceased and control has been gained, an officer is no longer authorized to use force. C. Officers have an affirmative duty to intervene if they witness force used by another officer that is clearly unreasonable. (See Putnam v. Gerloff 679 F2nd 415 8th Cir. 1981) 1. When in a position of safety to do so, any officer that observes another officer use force that is clearly unreasonable under the circumstances shall intervene to prevent continued unreasonable force. 2. Any officer who observes another employee use unreasonable force should promptly report such observations to a supervisor. VII. Actions by an officer which are not considered use of force include, but are not limited: A. ThP reasonable touching of a person or a firm grasp utilized to maintain control, guide, or assist an individual. B. The application of handcuffs where the person being handcuffed does not offer serious physical resistance. C. The reasonable touching or display of an authorized weapon. VIII. Use of Non-Deadly An officer is authorized to use non-deadly physical force or threaten to use deadly physical force upon another person if the officer reasonably believes it necessary to: A. Effect an arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of an arrested person unless the officer knows the arrest is unlawful; or Use of Force Page 4 of 7 WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES B. Defend himself or herself or a third person from what the officer reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of physical force while effecting or attempting to effect an arrest or while preventing or attempting to prevent an escape. (See A.C.A. § 5-2-610 (a) (1-2).) IX. Use of Deadly Force A. Use of deadly physical force is reviewed by an Arkansas prosecutor under Arkansas criminal law to determine if criminal charges will be filed against an officer. Specifically, A.C.A. § 5-2-610(b)(1) - (2) states as follows: An officer is authorized in using deadly physical force upon another person if the officer reasonably believes that it is necessary to: (1) effect an arrest or prevent the escape from custody of an arrested person whom the officer reasonably believes has committed or attempted to commit a felony and is presently armed or dangerous; or (2) defend himself or herself or a third person from what the officer reasonably believes to be the use or imminent use of deadly physical force. X. Appropriate Medical Assistance (Render Aid) Officers should immediately provide appropriate medical assistance to the subject of the use of force to the degree to which they are trained and/or request emergency medical services to respond when necessary. Appropriate medical assistance will be provided in a safe and reasonable manner to any person who is injured or who complains of injury and includes but is not limited to: A. As soon as reasonable, placing a person in an appropriate recovery position to aid in breathing and to reduce the chances of positional asphyxiation. B. Observing and monitoring the subject for obvious changes in the person's condition that may require additional aid. C. Flushing chemical agents from the eyes and face. D. Summoning emergency medical personnel. E. Providing transportation to a medical facility. F. Application of first aid treatment. Xl. Use of Force Reports/Reporting Requirements Use of Force Reports:The purpose of this section is to establish specific guidelines that define the situation when a Use of Force Report must be completed. Use of Force Page 5 of 7 WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES 1. All officers are directed to complete a Use of Force Report when the following criteria are met and turn it in to his/her supervisor before the end of his/her shift. These situations require supervisor notification as soon as practical and the completion of a Use of Force Report. • An officer exercising police authority uses force which causes death or any visible or apparent physical injury, or which results in the subject saying that he or she was injured. • An officer exercising police authority uses any object including but not limited to a hand, fist, foot, or intermediate weapon to strike a subject. • An officer exercising police authority physically removes or drags a struggling subject from one place to another, or forcibly places or keeps a person in a prone position. • An officer exercising police authority uses force during or after a subject loses consciousness. • An officer uses any intermediate weapon or less lethal weapon. An officer discharges a firearm, regardless of duty status and regardless of whether the discharge was accidental or intentional. (Exception: range activity and other lawful and safe target practice). • An officer performs an "Arc Display" to gain control of a suspect or crowd. 2. Officers shall photograph and document any injury, or reported injury, on the Use of Force Report. 3. Use of Force Reports will be reviewed by the employee's supervisor to determine if the use of force was compliant with department policies and general orders.The supervisor will then submit the report to the department's administration. A. A supervisor will conduct a documented review of camera captured data in the following circumstances: (1) Uses of Force that involve the use of less lethal weapons; or (2) Weaponless uses of force which result in a subject receiving medical treatment. B. Each Use of Force Report will be reviewed by the division's respective captain and by the Chief's designee. Use of Force Page 6 of 7 WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES C. The Chief's designee will conduct an annual analysis of all Use of Force Reports to the Chief of Police that includes: • Date and time of incidents. • Trends or patterns related to race, age, and gender of subjects involved. • Trends or patterns resulting in injury to any person including employees. • Impact of findings on activities, policies, and practices, equipment, and training. Use of Force Page 7 of 7 p csr uc. 1 CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS Police Department 626 East Broadway West Memphis, Arkansas 72301 870-732-7525 06/02/2023 Michael Stephenson City Attorney City of West Memphis Mr. Stephenson, The West Memphis Police Department wishes to approve the purchase of(2) 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit Sedan V8 (Item Number 4600051622) from the 2023 Arkansas State Vehicle Contract. The listed price on the contract is $34,700.00 plus 950.00 for an installed Havis console for a total of $35,650.00 for each vehicle. Upon approval, this purchase will be paid out of State and Federal seizures. It will not be part of the normal budget allocation. I would like to get this put on the City Council agenda for June 22, 2023, for the approval of this purchase. Thank you. fr 3ao Captain Joel Johnson Administrative Manager Information Technology/Research & Development West Memphis Police Department 626 E. Broadway West Memphis,AR 72301 Office- (870)-732-7681 CEIVEU Mobile-(901)-647-2431 ' lohnsonjta westmemphisai.;«sDat � " 3 if l� T? a/ 4, ia l ' t' -,-4/1 �/i 'r/02.3 Permission Request llStephanie Lepard <slepard@westmemphisar.gov> Wed 6/14/2023 11:10 AM To:Patricia Lane <plane@westmemphisar.gov> Cc:Michael Stephenson <mstephenson@westmemphisar.gov> 1l 1 attachments (148 KB) Permission Request.pdf; Patricia, I have attached a permission request from the West Memphis Police Department to purchase two 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit Sedans from the Arkansas State Vehicle Contract. This permission request needs to be added to the agenda for the next council meeting. Stephanie Lepard Administrative Assistant West Memphis City Attorney 205 S. Redding P. O. Box 1728 West Memphis,AR 72303 (870)732-7515 �,,,,-,„„1,. CITY OF - WEST MEMPHIS k�1 tL • ARKANSAS I I