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Borger approves interlocal SRO agreement with Clemens/Stinnett/Phillips CISD; includes vehicle purchase and 85% cost share
Summary
Council approved an interlocal agreement to provide School Resource Officer services for Clemens/Stinnett/Phillips CISD, including an 85% reimbursement for salary/benefits and a one‑time vehicle purchase (listed at $37,900). The officer would be dual‑commissioned and employed by the city.
Borger City Council voted to approve an interlocal agreement with Clemens, Stinnett and Phillips Consolidated ISD to provide school resource officer services in Stinnett.
Chief Davis described the proposal: the district would reimburse the city for 85% of salary/benefits and make two payments to align the contract with the city’s SRO rotation; the agreement also includes a one‑time vehicle purchase (a Dodge Charger listed at $37,900). Davis said the officer currently at the campus has expressed a desire to be employed by the city and that Texas peace‑officer commission rules allow dual commissions for school‑property jurisdiction.
Council discussed staffing implications and how adding the SRO position interacts with existing patrol and SRO staffing and overtime. Supporters said the additional officer would broaden coverage for events and emergencies; Chief Davis and staff pointed to prior examples when SROs assisted with wildfire evacuations.
A motion to approve the interlocal agreement and authorize the mayor to execute it was made, seconded and approved on voice vote.
Next steps: city staff will execute the interlocal agreement, coordinate the vehicle purchase, and align the SRO contract timing with existing SRO rotations and fiscal years.
