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City of Groveland Minutes Gity Council Workshop Monday, March 17,2025 The Groveland City Council held a workshop on Monday, March 17, 2025 in the E.L. Puryear Building located at 243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL 34736. Mayor Keith Keogh called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. with the following members present: Vice Mayor Barbara Gaines, Council Members Amy Jo Carroll, Judith Fike and Mike Radzik. City officials present were City Manager Mike Hein, City Clerk Virginia Wright, Sergeant-At-Arms Chief Shawn Ramsey and City Attorney Anita Geraci-Carver. Note: Council Member Carroll arrived at 6:06 p.m. As an alternate option, the public was provided the opportunity to attend the March 17,2025 City Council Workshop virtually in listen/watch mode only. A public notice with instructions to participate was posted to the City's website under "public notices" at www.qroveland-fl.qov, and in the display board at City Hall. 1. Groveland Police Department Overview and Budget City Manager Hein reported the workshop was being held to provide an overview of the Police Department and to review the Police Department's budget in preparation of the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. Shawn Ramsey, Chief of Police/Public Safety Director provided a presentation as attached to these minutes. April Allman/Budget Analyst, provided a summary of the Police Department's budget. Budget Presentation: a Overall Budget Overview: o FY25 Total City Budget: $327,422,200. o General Fund Revenue: $31.4 million (Property taxes account for 37o/o). o Public Safety (including Police, Fire, Code Enforcement, and Dispatch) o Personnel and operating expenses for Public Safety total $18,555,437. Property Tax Revenues total $11,718,400 and cover 630/o of the expenditures for Public Safety. a Police Department Budget Summary: o FY23 Actual Expenditures: $6.6 million. o FY24 (to-date): $7.6 million. o FY25 Budget: $7.7 million (current expenditure at $2.8 million). o FY26 Proposed Budget: lncludes estimated personnel cost increases of 8o/o and a 10% increase in benefits. o Requested Capital lnvestments: $424,000 above FY25 levels. 1  MARCH 17,2025 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES Deoartment rview & Staffinq: a Current Staffing Levels: o 62 total employees: . 45 sworn officers (including two frozen positions and one unfunded). . 17 full-time civilian support employees (including 10 dispatchers). ' d ?"nJ'[?_:iliJ"#:: ns suards . 1 part-time crime scene investigator o Average officer allocation: 1.89 officers per 1,000 residents; this is below the recommen ded 2.4 officer allocation. a Staffing Requests: o Unfreeze two existing positions and fully fund a previously unfunded position. o Add one new position for a crime analyst/budget liaison. o Cost estimate per new officer: $205,000 (fully loaded, including equipment and vehicle). o Total personnel requested increased cost: Approx. $616,700. Capital Requests a Vehicles: o Request for nine (9) new police vehicles. o Cost per vehicle (including outfitting and warranty): $65,620. o Total cost: $590,580. a Equipment: o One (1 ) drone: $16,108. . Cost to outfit drone with necessary equipment $11,523/total cost $27,631 o Handgun transition from 40 caliber to 9mm (50 units): $48,850 (trade-in options may reduce cost). . Cost per unit firearm $732 x 50- $36,600 '. Cost per unit outfitting $136.50 x 50 = $6,825 Cost per unit holsters $108.50 x 50 = $5,425 . Total costs for 50 firearms - $48,850 o Golf cart for school resource officers and events: $10,000. Discussion Points: . Council discussed reimbursement for School Resource Officers (SROs) and capital investments. . Consideration of transitioning dispatch services to the county for potential cost savings ($500,000 annually). . lmpact of technological advancements (drones, CCTV) on policing efficiency. . Challenges in coverage due to geographical layout and increasing population. . Discussion of potential traffic zone expansion to address increasing incidents. . Request for additional data on traffic accident distribution across State Route 19. 2  MARCH 17,2025 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES Council Member Radzik requested Council consensus to approve the three (3) additional certified police officers; two (2) frozen positions and one (1) unfunded position for a total of forty-five certified police officers for the FY25-26 budget. All council members present concurred. City Manager Hein noted the FY25-26 proposed Police Department budget presented does not include the unfreezing of the two (2) positions and the COLA. Follow up ltems: a Council requested additional information as follows: o Full cost impact of personnel increases and budget adjustments. o Comparison of in-house vs. county dispatch costs. o Reimbursement structures for SROs and associated capital expenditures o Potential revenue from trading in existing trade value firearm City Manager Hein reported the FY25-26 proposed budget does not include the unfreezing of positions and COLA. Chief Ramsey stated he would be happy to meet with Council Members one-on-one to further answer any questions they may have. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Keogh adjourned the workshop at 7:16 p.m (? -i= Groveland FLORIDA (;iry s'ith Noturol Chdm h, Mayor Attest Virgini ght, City Cle 3 Groveland Police Department Budget Presentation 2025 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  FY 2025 BUDGET OVERVIET^' Adopted ldopted Fund Fund Name Budget Fund Fund Name Budget 001 General Fund 31,422,200 3U Cherry [ake Park Construction Fund 1,538,300 100 Com munity Redeveloop ment Agency Fu nd 2,215,500 325 Fire Station 3 Construction Project 9,200,100 110 BuitdingServices Fund 4,727,700 326 Ronald Sefton Gaffney Park Rennovations 1,500,000 120 Grants Fund 2,015,000 400 Utitity Fund - Operations 18,181,200 130 Cemeteries Fund 194,300 401 Utitity Fund - Water lmpact Fees 6,923,000 150 Fire Operations Fund 6,959,400 4n2 Utitity Fund - $ewer lmpact Fees 13,'101,600 200 DebtService Fund 2,300,875 ,t04 Utility Fund - Grant Funded Capital 1,428,600 301 lmpact Fee Fund - Admin Facitities 4$'8,600 405 Utility Fund - Financed Capitat 2,115,800 302 lmpact Fee Fund - Parks 1,105,600 ,t05 Water MeterMater Line Construction Project 12,749,000 303 lmpact Fee Fund - Police 1,313,800 4n7 Sa mpey WWTF Construction P roject 56,813,300 304 lmpact Fee Fund - Fire 1,627,200 ,108 Vi lla City V,/ltViF { Regi ona 1) Constructi on P rojeci 71,073,4{10 310 Discreationary Sales Surtax Fund 3,790,600 409 Vilta City Drinking Water Plant 25,7'l{1,000 320 Pubtic Safety Complex Construction Fund 175,000 411 Utitity Fund - 2025 Bank Loan R&R Projects 4,095,500 321 live We[[ Foundation Construction Fund 3,019,600 412 Utility Fund - New DWSRF Projects 200,000 322 Capitat Lease Purchase Fund 3,143,400 413 Utitig Fund - NewCWSRF Projects 200,000 323 South Lake Regional Park Construction Fund 16,586,400 414 Utility Fund - Revolving Line of Credit 20,875,000 Total Budget - 5327 ,228,975 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis FY 2025 GENERAL FUND OVERVIETA' The General Fund revenues total $31,,422,200, with property taxes accounting for 370/o of this amount Generat Fund Revenues byType General Fund Revenues by Type :EE!:StErt wslEn tDg. Es1' t@'{se!ffi ITEET Misc. Othe r Sources 230/a Property Taxes L t2 o L 8888a88E G I L 888a€ A8c aar-* G il':.. 0O ke 19{ l?..-.u'.* *12 ? tlt o96 t ,I "t Charges lor Svcs. 150,'o Hc I ga ol rf El nl ;o 60 F di' s9 ct !3 rR 9o PS I n gFi o6 !I ;g "I ip ; s ch H3 ;EB F gE q 60 -9 OQ Eq. 6 q3. oo IB EN PE =s be FO =61 o 5 oo c €ai o g 38 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis FY 2025 GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW Personnel and operating expenditures for Public Safety total $18,555,437. Property Tax revenues total $t1,,718,400 and cover just 630/o of the expenditures for Public Safety. PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT Pubtic Safety Expenses vs. PropefiTax Revenue @1S@D E-a-- rt6--- L 88880888G Potice - 41% lr*6Uo ffi': .. 12 L 048E8888 G Dispatch - 5qlo Enforcement l? "a.e-- .l'---l? 1% Fire - 53% EmergencyHanagement 096 PubUc Safety Operating - $18,555,417 PropertyTaxes $11,718,4{Xt Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  OVERVIEIA' OF BUDGET PROCESS a Open budget system for department directors to input CIP and departmental operating budget requests - March/April a Department Directors/Finance/City Manager review requests and creates a consolidated balanced budget for budget workshops with City Council - April/M aylJune a Hold special meeting where the City Council sets the "Not To Exceed Millage Rate" - July a Hold budget workshops with City Council to review the proposed budget - July/August a Hold first public hearing to adopt the tentative millage rate and tentative budget - September a Hold second public hearing to adopt the final millage rate, annual budget and the capital improvement program - September Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis FY2O26 TENTATIVE BUDGET CALENDAR I)ote Description Date Description Tuing Addity Deadhe to srbmit TRIM te$ ,l# fiI€s to LCpA (read Marclr/April D€ptrbed Brdgets Opeaed W fo( subodsin 7BAO25 walua TRIM Prticipd) Tuiry Aibrity Last day to adogt int€d R6o- Fc nw l.I*Ad Valora 03103/25 wiih prix agreed to exteosln oftime. a7lw05 Utlities Budget Wrkshop (tedative) - City Cmcn Tuing Alnorhy last day to contact wilh &e LCPA fcr use of6e TRINI $lBn5 notice for Nm-Ad Valreo Assessmems- 071t8t25 First Budget Wtrtstop - City Couoci & Depamec Heads (l230pm) TaingAdloritrylast daytopass Ord{Res cbmging a CRdtascya c 03lo3l25 nedfugedbormday 07/1&o5 Set the Not to Exceed lvf,age R*e (230p,o.) 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City ameger rwierv of Pame[ Oaating ad Capihl Budgr*s5 NtftlY€ar Taxing Autlmity daa;e (lO$Om) to srbmit LIVE NeAd Valorem fls to April/MaylJme Capital Ingovee€d Phn ad Eapmded neqrcts. 8/|?025 LCPA for TRItvI 04.lo7n5 Fke Budgetwutshop (teaztire) - city coml 08/01,/2,\ Authmity SignotrmLM TRIM sa@es fcNm-Ad Vatoreo Mn7n5 Fime & HRBudgetWutshop (temdre) - CityCffil 0&43,['5 dretoLCPA 05lo5l25 Prks BdgetS/ffikshop (tenedve) - CityComl osw25 Secood Budget Wtrbho,p - City Corcil ad D€pabnatHads (6SOpm) 05119125 Publb Works Budga Wmkshop (teocatire) - City Comci 08/25D5 CtLd B6d Budget Adoptim 05l3u2s LCPA delire Bst Estiute Letrtrs ro all r-r;qg adtrilies @!03125 City's Fist Public Budga Heaing (teddive - 6{0pdr) g9!1?25 Advari*;nfed to adopt f,nalodlage aod tndget osBons Taing Arlhority hst day ro vtoit w "*satlEto LCPA 06,102!E Cmlty Oemlofmea Budg* wotshop (tedatire) - Citf Comcil wlL5D5 Tuing Aubtrity dadline to grwile NeAd Valsa f,letotte Ta Colector Cmf wlt5D5 City's Fiml Public Budget H6ing (6{0pm) 06,lt6l25 City N{anaga/IflCity Clsk Budget Wortshop (teoatire) - City 09/18125 Sad Ordime adopting fin:l mll-ge rate to ihc LCPA LCTC -d DOR- Mn7f25 CRd BmdBudgct Wortsbop Taxing AuiborityDeailliae to subuir TRIMtst data flesto LC?A (!od-ad Tuing Adtrity daanine (5{0pm) to stify 422's barl to lhe LCPA 09!29t2s cerrifying finalmlbge 07lo3l?s valrmdatafls) Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Groveland Police Department ANNUAL REPORT Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Groveland Police Department Annual Report 2024 (? l,r, F r l; . =iF Groveland FLORIDA Ciry rvith,\olurdl (;hdrm Groveland Hotel 1924 Prepored by: Major Ron Cuftis Ph oto Courtesy of fpc.dos.state.fl . us -'-'s'4xrilillfrFF" ' Groveland Hisfory As early as 1895, brothers C.C. and B.M. Taylor settled here aiming to establish a business harvesting the area's lucrative turpentine resources. The Taylor brothers built a turpentine still just north of Lake David, and that area was known as Taylorville until it was renamed Groveland in a city council meeting in 1922. Today, Groveland is renowned for its beautiful lakes, with Lake County boasting more than five hundred, many of which are in this southern region. Our community has seen many changes since its founding-from a name change to shifts in industry, beginning with perfume, then lumber, citrus, and tourism. Our continued success is largely due to our perfect location. Groveland is situated in sunny Central Florida at ::irji,.,i..; :-:3; .--,!-4.i:'' * - the crossroads of State Road 50, State Road 19, and State Road 33, just minutes -"=-:*:+.-:*##: from the Florida Turnpike. The city is 27 miles west of Downtown Orlando, 35 miles from Walt Disney World, and 70 miles from Tampa. Groveland is only 9 miles from South Lake Hospital, the National Training Center, and the Special Olympics Florida year-round training facility. Lake-Sumter Community College is just 11 miles away, offering extended campuses for the University of Central Florida and Saint Leo University. Wth a current population nearing 24,000, our "Citywith Natural Charm" is projected to h,. grow steadily into the next decade. Our community has expanded in recent years, From Top to Bottom Turpentine Still 1900 with many new residents coming from the Metropolitan Orlando area. Groveland (Groveland History Museum) prides itself on being one of the safest growing cities in Florida, with a diverse Groveland Hotel (Burgert Brothers Coll ection) community sought after by families of all ages. Despite our growth, Groveland Groveland Train Depot 1970 continues to maintain its charming small-town appeal. (Photo courtesy of Mike Robbins). Command Staff I * J * i. i., I g * ,l! ii Shawn Ramsey + Chief of Police t I ffi $tl I ffi ,-66iR^s |l.,#L w fi@ t :. Armando Loney Ron Curtis Deputy Chief Administrative Bureau Commander Chief's Message It is a true honor to serve the City of Groveland and lead its dedicated potice department. We are immensety proud of out 2024 Annua[ Report, and I hope that everyone who reads it feets the same pride in our potice department that I do. Over the past five years, we've made remarkabte progress, and I am genuinety excited about our future as we strive to be the best potice department in CentraI FLorida. Grovetand continues to experience rapid growth, bringing new chaltenges and comptexities. I am deepty gratefut for the support of our Mayor, City Councit, and City Manager, who understand the critical importance of our mission and provide us with the resources we need to maintain the high standards of exce[[ence that Grovetand deserves. Given the national conversation on potice reform, the members of the Grovetand Police Depaftment remain committed to working closely with our community to strengthen the relationships we've buitt over the past seven years. We actively sponsoi [ead, and pafticipate in numerous charitabte events, inctuding food drives, toy drives, Florida's annuat Missing Chil.dren's Day, and Christmas in Juty and December. ln 2Q24, our charitabte efforts enabted us to hetp 297 famities, and 850 chitdren enjoy the holidays. I am immensety proud of the dedication and commitment to the service of others that our members show every day. I encourage you to take a moment to read our 2024 Annual Report. You witl see how the Potice Depaftment has adapted to the city's growth and how we have evolved to meet new chattenges. Most importantty, you witt see how our dedicated staff has risen to every chattenge, working alongside community members to keep Grovetand-the City with Natural Charm-safe throughout 2024.  NOTE: Ihe lnternol Affairs Sergeant is also Chief of Police the SRO & Community Outreach Sergeont. Grovelqnd Police Deporlmenf Shawn Ramsey Admlnlstr:tlv€ AssisEnt HopeReyes Cho rt Revise d : 0 1 /30/202 S Orgonizofionol Chorf Deputy Chief Arma ndo Loney Administrotive Bureou ht6hd Afrails Lg Major Ron Curtis Facility Mai ntenance Crim lnal lnvesl gatlons T*hnician Comm u nity Outr€ ch Lleutsant Administrat ve Sergeant& Quanerma ster School Comrunhy school Formri6 Re.ords / UcR kont Ded( ('rltEdh & .Creising Guards Recrulting ResuGe Ofllce6 Gua.d Crime Scene lnvestigator Receptionist L Explorss offi.er Evidence Guard Records Oerk officer Technician Guard offi.er Guard officer  Chief of Police Shawn Ramsey NOTE The rnternol Affairs Sergeont is also the SRO & Community Outreach Sergednt. Groveland Police Department Deputy Crief Cha rt Revise d : O 1/30/202 5 Organizational Chart Armando toney Operations Bureau Sergeant Ma.ior Ron Curtis Watch Commander Operati ons Patrol Lreutenant Li eute nant cdporal Corporal corporal cqporal 911 Dspatcher - 911 E spatcher Traffic ffier K9 officer offics officer offics officer 911 Dspatcher - 911 Elispatcher Traffic ffier ofticer off icer Officer Officer 911 Dispatcher 911 Dspatcher Traffic Offier - Off icer Officer Officer Officer 911 Dispather 911 Dispatcher -  GROVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT LIST ADHINISTRATION Effective February 2(), 2lJ25 Chief Ramsev G54 lV-a77 DC Lonev G55,/V-169 updated o2l2ol25 MJR- Curtis G76lV-1O6 Admin- Asst. Reves G15 FTE Count on Page #2 LIEI.'TENANTS Watch Gommander Speclal Operatlons CID / Communltv Outreach Lt. Anderson G27 I V-a35 Lt. Vinson G33 / V-19o Lt- Boodhoo G6O,/V-176 Over Road Patrol K-g,/Traff ic,/Training/Fleet CID/Records/CSUSRO ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE DELTA Sgt- Ricci G26 / V-149 Sgt. Autd G12 /V-155 Sgt. Aponte G6a/V-16o Sst. Christae G43 / V-1a9 CpL Witson GAg /v-17a Col. Sitverio G132 /V-1ag Cpt- Jarrell cga / V-1a2 Cp[. Mowerv G13/V-156 Ofc- Balladares GA74 I V-L53 Ofc- Hewift G15O/V-16€ Ofc. Oramas G143 / V-1aO Ofc. Souders G1,44tV-IA7 Ofc- Rodrizuez G17O / V-1aG Ofc- Menear cAa /V-179 Ofc. Hendricks G13a / V-U7 Ofc. Minoso G160 / V-1a1 Ofc- SanUago GL7 a I V -1,5a Ofc. Gitben Ga77 IV-L67 SPECIAL OPERATIONS / SERVICES SECTION COMMUNICATIONS RECORDS crD SCHOOL RESOURCE FTO PROGRAH ALPHA Klmberty Noone G79 Sgt. Gunter G19 / V-143 Cpt. Patma GaL/V-1a4 Ofc. Cardoso Gaazlv-L57 C. LaFlamme G52 lris Vasquez GzL Cpt. Casimiroc1.31. /V-1o1 Ofc-Zimmet G1A/V-161 Ofc. Satas G1A3 / NA lessica Revels Gl37 EVIDENCE / CRIME SCENE Cpl- StetLinga Gloo /V-1o2 Ofc. Richardson c121 / V-164 Ofc. DouEtas G1A4/ NA Trevor brown G142 Urbanowski GL7 lV-A70 TRAFFIC UNIT Olc. Barrientos c13a / V-185 VACANCIES faalis DeJesus c157 Gtark c155/ V-137 Ofc- RiedonG 25 N -193- L7a SCHOOLCROSSING GUARD Vacancy - Availabte Zahirvd LuEo G7o Ravt PartTime G175 Ofc- Johnson GLIS I V-L74 l. Adkins Vacancy - Avaitabte BRAVO ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEA,NT Ofc-Maves GT.LalV-192 Irlstan Brown Vacancy- Frozen Frank Bell G1a1 Set- Detp G20 lv-L54 K-9 UNIT Frasler Vacancy - Froren Dakota Stockett c165 Sgt- McGee G3O / V-163 OfcEasuidge G152lv-16a CHAP1AINS Vacancy - Frozen (Unfunded) Kayta Archbett Gao FRONT DESK RCEPTIONIST TRAINING SGT Chaptain Sheelev RESERVES / VOLUNTEERS lesslca Cool c12O Diana Cardenas G145 Sgt. Pena GLL4 lv-a75 Chaolain Brittain Tara Lawson G61 MAINTENAT{CE Chartes Henderson Core Values Professionalism We value professionalism and represent it with every action and every word in all our daily behaviors. Integrity We value integrity and ensure that the integrity of our members is beyond reproach. Compassion We value compassion, we are emotionally intelligent, and we have empathy and strength for those in need. Respect We value respect and we treat everyone we encounter, serve, and protect with respect. Diversity We value diversity in our daily work, and we work hard to make sure our department represents the members of our community Diversity brings diversity and opportunities to a police department. lnclusion We value inclusion because a police department cannot practice community policing alone, everyone must be included and represented and work together to prevent crime. Vision and Mission Statements Vision As we move into the f uture the Groveland Police Deoartment will maintain accreditation bv the Commission for Flbrida Law Enforcement Accred itation. Throu gh i nnovative thi nkin g an d goals setting, we will remain committed to deliverine - unparalleleil service to our community. We will strivE to be an employer of choice, and a premier law enforcement agency, that stands as a model of excellence in Central Florida PoliCine. We will continue to perpetuate these things by creating partnershi ps th ro ueh co mm un itv o utreach. bu il d in e tru st. irreventing crime a"nd improving the quality of life 6r eveiyone who resides in and visits our community. Mission To achieve our vision, the Groveland Police Department will maintain the standards set bvthe Commission'for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. We will continue to adopt cutting edge, best practices in law enforcement. We will pra'ctice community policing and problem-oriented policirig to prevent crime and improve quality of life. We will set goals, obiectives, and strategies for thb Dedartment. We will crEate irartherships and build trust through community outreach, diversity and inclusion. Groveland Police Demog raphics It is crucial for citizens to know the Atl Employees demographics of their police lWhiE department because it fosters I Black transpa rency, trust, and accou ntability between the police and the community. I HtsFnic When the police department reflects r Amerlcan lrdlan &Alaska Ndve the diversity of the community it ttuian serves, it enhances cultural I Na{veHawaiian s Other Prclffc lstader understanding and empathy, leading to more effective and equitable policing. A department that mirrors the Sworn Emptoyees Non-Sworn community can better address the unique needs and concerns of its residents, reducing biases and building a HlSadc .Hlspadc strongeq more cooperative .8lacktr Africanhslcan relationships. This representation helps i Tmor Mce bccs . Trcor Mde kccs ensure that all citizens feel seen, heard, ltuian tk'an and fairly treated, which is fundamental to maintaining public safety and Ndile co m m u n ity we ll- be ing.  Communications Public SafeW Telecommunicators, often known as 911 Operators and Dispatchers, flay a vital role in emergency response systems. They are responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls, gathering essential information from callers, and dete.rmining the nature and location of the rncrd ent. Telecommu nicators dispatch the appropriate emergencyservices, such as police,'fire, or medical units, and provide critical instructions to callers while they wait for help to arrive. They must remain calm under pressure, prioritize multiple incidents, and use various codrmunication sVstems and databases to support first responders. Their work is crucial in ensuring timely and effective emergency responses, ultimately saving lives and ma intain ing pu blic safety. Phone Calls Answered 25000 20000 h 15000 10000 5000 0 2022 2023 2024 I Phone Calls Answered Admin Lines I Phone Calls Answered 911 Calls Professional 4 / 4t f Standards '1 .... ,,<..,7 - .a') A police department's professional standards unit (lnternal Affairs) is dedicated to e maintaining the integrity and accountability of the department. This unit investigates -> complaints and allegations of misconduct against officers, ensuring that all actions comply with legal and ethicalstandards. They conduct thorough and impartial investigations, which may involve interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, and analyzing reports. Additionally, I they oversee internal audits and inspections to prevent misconduct and promote best I practices within the department. The PSU plays a crucial role in upholding the trust and confidence of the community by ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to professional standards in law enforcement operations. Total complaints Against officers Nature of All Complaints Disciplinary Actions Taken Handled by$p€ryier/Noturmal lA MiscellaeosComplainr Remved/Resrided from Specialty Unirs for Condstffene 1-vear ImprcperTraffic$op Probarim €{erded S6tained I godyCameraueg€ tos ofTake rcm€ Car 14'30 days Fomal hternal lnve*ieations I Careless Handling of Police Vehicle r Cond*i unbecominS S6pendonofl-5DaW I ComplaintsfromOtherOfficers I Truthfulre$ Wriften Repdmand complaintsfromciri2ens - Ue of kof aniry/Vul girity Total complaints aSdnn offi ce6 Letterofcounselir€ o2468101214 15 0- 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 2 4 10 12 14 - - - - - Accreditation Law enforcement agency accreditation is a comprehensive process that ensures agencies adhere to the highest standards of professional practice and service. Accreditation invotves a rigorous evatuation by an independent accrediting body, in our case that body is the Florida Commission for the Accreditation of Law EnforcementAgencies (CFA), which assesses the agency against a set of internationatly recognized best practices. The accreditation process includes a thorough review of policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services. Forthe community, the benefits of havingan accredited law enforcement agency are substantiat. Accreditation often resutts in improved service detivery, reduced Liabitity and risk exposure, and greater community support. lt can also enhance community-pol,ice relations by demonstrating a commitment to excetlence, accou nta bi tity, a n d continu ou s imp rovement. Accredited agen ci es a re typical.ty better equipped to handle emergencies and crises, contributing to a safer and more secure community environment. Law enforcement agency accreditation is a cruciaI process that fosters professionaI exceltence and communitytrust. lt provides a framework for continuous improvement, ensuring that agencies are wetl-prepared to meetthe needs of the communities they serve. Accreditation is a 3-year process, the Groveland Po[ice Department ea rned its in iti aI accreditati on in 2021 after co mplia n ce with a tt 241 standards. And earned its first reaccreditation in March of 2024;the first reaccreditation is known as the most difficutt in the accreditation process. Community Outreach . ln 2024 Groveland Police Department personnel held or participated in 60 community events which included coaching youth basketball, career fairs, holiday events, MADD events, food drives, toy drives, reading to youth, back to school backpack stuffing and many more. . Charitable giving back to the community during the holiday season resulted in merry Christmases for 297 families and 850 children. . The Groveland Police Department is proud of what they give back the community and how they help those in need. Uniformed Patrof Calts for Service: &Year Comparison The primary responsibility of the Year Reactive Proactive Other Total Groveland Police Department is to protect 2021 10885 4.6016 502 57403 life and orooertv. To effectivelv fulfill this duty, it is essentialfor law enforcement 2022 10150 46!97 ttI3 57460 personnel, particularly patrol and dispatch 2023 !t627 46016 502 58139 teams, to be available around the clock 2024 9485 42852 546 within the City of Groveland. The patrol 52833 division operates 24/7 and is organized into four squads: A, B, C, and D. Each squad includes sergeants and corporals, alongside police officers, and is supported by the Traffic Unit and the K9 Unit. 'ri,6ffi;1*r,' catL for Service: 4-Year Comparison 70000 600@ 500@ 400oo 300oo 200@ 100@ o lrlr lllt Pr@ctive -2027- -2022 )2023 Othet -20.24 lobt  raffic Unit Traff ic Unit emptoys specia lized training a nd ertise to enforce traff ic laws and ordinances. On-duty members respond to traffic crash scenes take over investigations f rom patro[ units. use motorcyctes for patrols and conduct rou gh i nvestigatio ns of traffi c-relate d fatatities bers perform tasks which inctude but are timited to the foltowing: Investigate traffic crashes invotving a death or serious bodity injurywhere death is possible. Conduct fottow-up investigations on al.t hit and run crashes. Tnffic Stops 2024 Traffic Crashes 2024 o Use information from the community to :.dktks.ried.5ffi 19 identify roadways in need of traffic fuct&6bd:1.,../e-i+trr*06 0 Fatality crashes |6 enforcement. hddk@rCMrlsrin&lr a t'rni6 th:i4rn leud aram6 !6lj Participate in statewide safety campaigns SeriouslnjuryCrastres I Z ved4!d6 riata,lrbd: - sg? inctuding CLick it or Ticket, Best Foot Glb"rrillc.{lrf;g!,ehlr6 I atl Forward and Overthe Limit, Under Arrest. AIt crashes Z+at CtuB:.trrbitsvdabs I rffi rdoirnJM a Conduct dignitary and other escorts. Traffic Crashes 2024 o Manage all specific traffic operations- -10n il,176 - 2,m ls 5O im rqD 1lo 0 100 200 300 400 500 600  a c n m inal Investigations The CriminaI lnvestigations Division lnvestigates major crimes against persons and major property crimes. Members respond to crime scenes to investigate when notified by a patrol supervisor and/or cases are forwarded to the division supervisor by patrol. for fottow-up investigations. Members perform tasks which include but are not limited to the foltowing: . lnvestigate thefts, burglaries, frauds, forgeries, vehicte thefts, aggravated assautts, aggravated batteries, statking, murder, and missing persons. . Write thorough fetony case reports for presentation to the State's Attorney. . Gather a[[ documentation for arrest cases made by patrot; reviewthe materiaI and submita compteted case fil.e to the State's Attorney. Felony lnvestigations 2024 Misdemeanor I nvestigations 2024 0 . Arrests I' 0 .,Unf , Training Unit The Training Unit provides in-service training to all members of the department. Such training includes but is not limited to: . Use of Force lncluding Taser and Chemical Agent . lmplicit Bias . Police Vehicle Operations . Patrol Related Topics Such as Traffic Stops . Canine . Breath Test Operators . Radar/LidarOperators . FCIC/NCIC Operators . lnstructorCertifications The Training Unit also administers training related programs and performs training related tasks such as: . Maintenance of Training Records . Monitoring Required Certifications and Re- certifications . Registering Members forTraining Courses . Facilitating Training Related Travel for Members . Maintenance of the Armory and lnventory a The Training Unit offers more than 30 professionally designed fully online courses in many differing topics.  R9 & Drone Unit ln early 2024,GPD retired its canines. Afterseven years of honorable service, Polo was adopted by Sgt. Aponte. Marco sustained an on-duty knee injury, and despite successful surgery, he could not continue as a police canine. He was purchased by a private organization, where he will serve in a less demanding role. A new GPD canine is currently in training and willjoin the K9 Polo and Sgt. Aponte department with his handler, Ofc. Eastridge,in2025. K9 Marco and Ofc. Menear GPD also faced challenges with its drone program in 2024. One drone was decommissioned and surrendered to the State due to national security concerns. FDLE provided grant funding for a replacement, and a new state-of-the-art drone was procured late r that year. Additionally, G PD expanded its fleet with two more drones and hopes to add another in 2025. Pst'tlig 1-I / . !.\, .,"'".:{lt$ ,."* ,!F- -_,-. ,1 i r'dr id 0 ,( \ \ \ Mid-Florida SWAT The Groveland Police Department does not have a SWAT or Special Response Team. But Groveland Officers are allowed to join the regional SWAT Team known as Mid-Florida SWAT. The team is administered through the Leesburg Police Department and consists of members from multiple Lake County Police Departments. Mid-Florida SWAT is an elite team of officers trained to handle threatening situations that fall outside the capabilities of patrol officers. The team is called in when significant risk to law enforcement officers or the public is present in high risk or unusual situations. Members perform tasks which include but are not limited to serving high-risk search warrants, unusual occu rrences like barricaded persons, snipers, and dignitary protection. School Resou rce Officers Members of the School Resource Unit are specifically trained to work in the educational environment and with children. School Resource Officers provide full-time, on-site police services for South Lake High School, Cecil E. Gray Middle School, and Groveland Elementary School.  The Forensics Unit consists of two full-time personnel, one part-time member, and two sections which are Crime Forensics Scen e lnvestigation, a n d Evid en ce/Property Control . Members working in Forensics perform advanced technical work including the processing of crime scenes for evidence, photography, evidence identification and collection with associated report preparation. Statistics for the Forensics Unit 2024 TotaI Pieces Hetd: 3,01 8 lntake:517 pieces. Evidence: 2,908 pieces. Safekeeping: 1 86 pieces. Found Property: 1 10 pieces. Destroyed: 543 pieces. Confiscated Wea pons: 39. Guns Destroyed: 31 . Drugs Destroyed: 298 pieces equal,ing 72Lbs. Crime Scenes Processed: 14 Records Requests Processed: 743 Staffing lnformation Current Staff ing/Pe rs onnel The Groveland Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of State criminal and traffic . 62 Full-time Employees laws and City ordinances. The department also . 45 Full-Time Sworn Officers carries out all criminal, fraud, narcotics, and crime scene investigations and addresses areas . L7 Full-Time Civilian Support Personnel of community concern. GPD also provides . 4 Part-time Employees certified school crossing guards to ensure safe passage for children walking to and from school. . 3 Part-time Crossing Guards. GPD continually maintains all statistical . L Part-Time Crime Scene lnvestigator reporting requirements using local and State agency databases and ensures the transfer of report files to the State's Attorney and the cou rts. EtDu*r*--* -- .-*"d  Awards & Accolades Award of Merit . DispatcherJessica Cool (Life Soving Perseverance) . Sgt. Landis Delp (Christmos Operation 2024) Community Service . Sgt. Landis Delp (Autism Distroction Kits) e Lt. SammV Anderson (Armed Assoilant Training) . Lt. Heather Vinson (Armed AssoilantTraining) Unit Citations . Lt. Christine Boodhoo (Armed Assoilont Training) . Sgt. Kevin Christie (Armed Assailont Training) . Sgt. Russel Pena (Armed Assailant Troining) . SgI. Landis Delp (Autism Distraction Kits) Service Club Awards . Ofc. Oscar Palma (Youth Mentoring) . Cpl. Stephen Wilson (Sexual Battery Arrest) . Q1- Sgt. Landis Delp (Autism Distroction Kits) Members of the . Q2 - DispatcherJessica Cool (Life Soving Perseverance) . Q3 - Cpl. Stephen Wilson (Sexual Bottery Arrest) Quarter . Q4 - No nominations  Service Anniversaries in 2024 Annivcrcaries Annivercaries Division/Bureau Rank First Name Last Name Years of Service Division/Bureau Rank First Name Last Name YearsolService Patrol Sergeant Andrew Auld 2t Crim. InvestiEations Corporal Hunter StellinEa 5 Patrol Corporal Shane Mowery 2L Patrol Corporal Stephen Wilson 5 Administration Admin Asst Hope Rerles 20 Admin. Bureau SchooI Resource Officer Evelyn Barrientos 4 Admin. Bureau Sergeant tandis Delp 18 Snec. Ooerations fraffic Unit Officer Derek Johnson 4 Crim. lnvestigations Sergeant Jack Gunter 18 Spec Operations fraining Sergeant Russel Pena 4 Forensics Evidence Technician Witliam Urbanowski 1B Communications lelecommunicator lessica Cool 3 Admin. Bureau Records SuDervisor lris Vasquez 18 Spec Operations lraffic Unit Officer Jeffrev Maves Admin Bureau SchooI Resource Officer Norman Zimmel 18 Admin- Bureau School Resource Officer Vincent Richardson 3 Patrol S€rEeant Michael Ricci 13 Communications Telecommunicator Trenor Brown 2 Spec. Operations Traffic Unit Officer John Riqdon 13 Admin Bureau Receptionist Diana Cardenas 2 Patrol Lieutenant Sammv Anderson 12 Crim. lnvestiAations Corporal Brandon Casimiro 2 Comm. Outreach Sergeant Aticia McGee 17 Forensics Crime Scene Technican Jessica Ctark 2 Spec. Operations Lieutenant Heather Vinson 10 Petrol Police Officer James Eastridge 2 Patrol SerEeant Kevin Christie 8 Patrol Potice Officer Brittany Hendricks 2 Patrol Sergeant Joshua Aoonte 7 Patrol Police Officer .lwaughn Heuritt 2 Admin Bureau Lieutenant Christine Boodhoo 7 Patrol Police ffiicer JanPaul Oramas 2 Communications Supervisor Candida LaFlamme 7 Communications Telecommunicator Jessica Revels 2 Communications SuDervisor Tara Lawson 7 Gommunications a Patsol Corporal Alvin Silverio 2 Telecommunicator Zahirvd LuEo Admiru Bureau Facilities Management Charles Henderson Patrol Potice Officer Jared Souders 2 7 Communications Telecommunicator Kayla Archbell Patrol Police Officer Ateiandro Balladares 1 6 Records Technician Kimberlv Noone 5 Communications Telecommunicator laalis Deiesus 1 Admin Bureau School Resource Officer Oscar Palma 6 Patrol Police fficer lustin Minoso I Patrol Corporal Alexander Jarre[[ 5 Patrol Policefficer Yeromme Rodriguez 1 Patrol Police Officer Devon Menear 5 Communications Telecommunicator Dakota Stockett-WriEht 1  Promotions and New Hires in 2024 Congratulationst, Promotions in 20241 Division Rank First Name Last Name Patrol Sergeant Joshua Aponte Welcome Aboard!! Patrol Corporal Alvin Silverio Communications Telecommunicator Frank Bell Fore nsics Crime Scene Tech. Paige Rayl Patrol Police Officer Jason Gilbert Patrol Police Officer Carina Santiago Patrol Police Officer Christopher Cardoso { o \ii T  G Contact Information =F Groveland FLORIDA Ci.r sil \ixilrdl Cl:arrr Dial 911 for Emergencies Only Follow us on Social Media Address: . Facebook @GrovelandPD Groveland Police Department 6825 State Route 50, o [ @CrovelandSafety Groveland, FL 34736 . Visit our Website: Non-Emereencv Number: www.Grovel a n d-fl . eov / I48 lPo I i ce- Depa rtment 3s2-429-4166  Groveland Police Department BUDGETI NG PRESENTATI ON FY 2025 r 2026 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis POLI CE BUDGETS LAST 4 FYs 202{-2025 mzz-znti m2&2ol4 2fr2+?fn5 YTD Activity 202S2026 Budget Budget TotalActivity TotalActivity Current Budget Thru Feb. Propoaed Budget Change$ Change% Personnel Services $ $ s,257,873 $ 5,013,157 6,130,000 $ 2,310,325 $ 6,287,079 $ 157,079 z.ffi% Operating Expenses $ $ 1,265,7?7 $ 788,391 1,448,900 $ 472,249 $ r,590,860 $ 141,960 9.80% CapitalOutlay $ 827,606 $ 998,584 $ 204,100 $ 43,2_55 $ 628,211 $ 424,111 207"80?s Debt SeMce $ $ 79,378 $ $ $ $-N/A Grants &Aids $ 8.021 $ 8.000 $ 5_OO0 $ $ 5.000 $ - 0.00% Pol ice Departnent Total $ 6,637,175 $ 7,609,362 $ 7,788,{XlO $ 2,925,829 $ g,5ll,l50 $ 723,{50 Am.16% FY 26 Cha nges/Highl ights . 1,57K increase in personnel services reflects the baseline cost with no changes in staffing, a full year of an 80/o staggered increase from FY 2025, ho increase in workers' compensation, and a 1,0% estimated increase in benefits a L42K increase in operating expenses due to at00/o estimated increase for insurance-liability, gas, and small tools and equipment a 424K increase in capital outlay resulting from minimal capital requests in FY 2025 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Groveland Police Department FY 2025-2026 PROPOSED CAPITAL INVESTMENTS Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROPOSED CAPITAL I NVESTM ENTS FY 2025-2026 1. Vehicles (9) 2. Drone (1) 3. Handgun Transition (50) 4. Golf Cart (1) Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROPOSED 9 VEHICLES 1. COST pER UN tT VEH |CLE ON Ly $48,807 .00 2. COST pER UN tT 5 yR WARRANTY $4,785.00 3. COST pER UNtT OUTFTTTTNG LTGHTS STREN $12,028.00 4. TOTAL COST PER UN|T $65,620.00 5. TOTAL COST FOR g = $590,590.00 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROPOSED l DRONE 1. COST FOR DRONE ONLY $16,108.00 2. COST TO OUTFTT W|TH NECESSARY EQU tpM ENT $11.,523.00 3. TOTAL COST $27,631_.00 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROPOSED 50 FIREARMS (Transitioning From 40 Cal. To 9mm) T cosT PER UNtT FTREARM ONLy $732.00 for 50 $36,600.00 2 COST PER UNIT OUTFITTING $136.50 for 50 $6,825.00 3 COST PER UNIT FOR HOLSTERS $108.50 for 50 $5,425.00 4 TOTAL COST FOR 50 = 949,950.00 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROPOSED GOLF CART 1. GOLF CART COST PER U N rr $10,000.00 TOTAL BU tLD PACKAGE Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Groveland Police Department FY 2025-2026 STAFFING NEEDS Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis CURRENT POLICE OFFICERS TA'AGES & BENEFITS 1. TOTAL COST OF ONE NEW OFFTCER WAGES & BENEF|TS $11L,266.00 2. TOTAL COST OF ONE FULLY LOADED OFFTCER $205,568.00 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROPOSED STAFFI NG I NCREASE 1. Four new positions total. 2. Three Certified Police Officers: Fully Loaded = $616 ,704.00 3. One Civilian Crime Analyst I Budget Liaison: $45,000.00 + Benefits a) One Civilian Crime Analyst / Budget Liaison: Fully Loaded = $63,000.00 Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis POLICE ALLOCATIONS Number of Certified 2022 - 43 Number of Certified 2023 - 44 Number of Certified 2024 - 45 Number of Certified 2025 - 45 Three fulltime positions werefrozen in 2024 to pay for unanticipated mid- year salary increases for police. Those positions remain frozen This budget request is only to"unfreeze" and fully fund the previously awarded allocations. Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis NATIONAL AVERAGES The nationaI standard forthe number of potice officers per 1,000 residents in the United States varies dependingon the communi$'s size, location, and needs. However, a common benchmark comes from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which indicates an average of approximatel.y 2.4 officers per 1,000 residents across atL jurisdictions. Example Ratios: Cities with populations of 10,000-25,000: Typicatty, average 2.0-2.5 officers per 1,000 residents. Large cities with populations over 250,000: May have ratios ctoser to 3.0-3.5 officers per 1 ,000 residents. Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Groveland Population: 4-year Comparison EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 25,000 20,000 15,000 a City of Groveland 10,000 o 27 square miles. 5,000 0 2022 o 23,697 population (ever growing). 2021 2023 2024 2025 I Seriesl I Sgries3 o 45 Certified law enforcement allocations with 2frozen and 1 unfunded. o 1.89 officers per l-,000 residents with all 45 positions filled. o 2011 City Council Resolution approved 2.44 level of service. ' National recommended level of service 2.40 per thousand residents. Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis CURRENT STAFFING ANALYSIS City of Groveland ' 45 sworn police officer allocations which include command staff. a Current ratio: 1.89 officers per 1,000 residents (45 123,697). o National Standard:2.4 per 1,000 residents. (57 f or 23,697). o Shortfall:12 officers needed to meet the national standard of 2.4 per 1000. . Fully Loaded Officer $205,568.00 x t2 = $2,466,8!6 . lmpact of Shortfall .Slower response time .lncreased officer fatigue and burnout 'Reduced capacity for proactive policing and community engagement Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis COM M U N ITY SAFETY FORECAST Traffic Safety: High rates of congestion, aggressive driving, and injury crashes require targeted enforcement and pubtic education campaigns. Zone Expansion: The city's growth necessitates transitioning from three patroI zones to four, ensuring equitable officer distribution and faster response times. Proactive Policing: An expanded force wi[[ a[[ow for greater emphasis on community poticing, crime preventioh, narcotics investigations, and buitding stronger relationsh i ps with residents. Off icer Retention and Morale: lncreased staff ing witt reduce the strain on existing off icers, im proving job satisfaction and retention. Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  FUNDING OPPORTUNITI ES o Explore Federal and State Grants, Such as: ' COPS Hiring Program: Federal funding to support officer hiring. ' Florida-specific public safety grants: Research available programs from state agencies. . Apply f or all that are applicable. o Return on lnvestment: . Decreased overtime costs. . lmproved traffic and public safety outcomes. . Enhanced officer retention by reducing workload. . Reducing officer fatigue and safety concerns. Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  POLI CE STAFFING CONCLUSION a As our population continues to grow, it is essential to increase our staff to meet the needs of the community and adhere to national staffing standards. Our proposed staffing increase will help ensure safer streets, promote a healthier department, and enhance community relations. We are optimistic that our FY 25-26 budget will be approve d, allowing us to implement the recommended capital improvements and recruitment efforts to bring on additional personnel. Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis DISPATCH BUDGETS I LAST 4 FYs 202+2{tt5 208-1023 202S2024 202&2025 YTDActivity t{E$2{t26 Budget Budget TohlActivity Tohl Activity Cunent Budget Ihru Feb. Proposed Budget Changel Change% Personrnl Services $ 642,994$ 737,239 $ n1,100 $ 303,500 $ 784,678 $ 13,578 1.7696 Opermng Eryenses $ 18,418$ 97,034 $ 1U,600 $ $ 15,561 126,340 $ 3,740 3.05% Dispatch Departnent Tobl: t 6St,{12 I 934,172 I g$,ru t 3lg,{t6l I 9t1,0lg I 17,319 4.81% FY 26 Changes/H ighl ights a 14K increase in personnel services reflects the baseline costwith no changes in staffing, no raises, no increase in workers'compensation, and a l0o/o estimated increase in benefits a 4K increase in operating expenses is due to a slight increase in travellper diem and a lOo/o estimated increase in insurance-liability Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Questions Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  Thou ghts Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  OUTSOURCING DISPATCH PROs & CONs Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  PROS OF OUTSOURCING 1. Cost Savings 2. Reduced Administrative Burden Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis PROS OF OUTSOURCING (ctd) 3. Potential for Enhanced Technology & Resources 4. Better Regional Coordination Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis CONS OF OUTSOURCING (ctd) 1. Loss of Local Control & Prioritization 2. Service Quality & Accountability Concerns 3. Potential for Higher Costs in the Long Run 4. Job Losses & Morale lmpact 5. lnteroperability & Transition Challenges Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis  QUESTTONS Prepared by: Major Ron Curtis