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Staff Report, September 12, 1 Y7m Page 3 Enhanced Police Department Programs Local revenue generated from this ordinance can range from $60,000 to $195,000 and be generally targeted for enhanced Police Department programs for curbing violence. All revenue from a firearm dealer tax would be deposited in the City's General Fund to avoid a special tax designation. However, by resolution or through the City's budget process, the City Council could direct these revenues to specific programs. This budget policy of the current City Council would constitute a moral rather than legal obligation on future Councils to continue this practice of using the firearms tax for this program. The continued use of these funds for anti -violence programs would require annual approval by the City Council. The Police Department recommends all funds from a dealer receipts tax support the delivery of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. This program delivered in both San Leandro and San Lorenzo Unified School Districts programs includes the topics of self-confidence and an awareness of violent behavior indicators. In the lower grades, the course includes "Guns, Knives and Needles," for children driven by curiosity. D.A.RE. reaches 4,500 students each year. The revenue from the firearm tax ordinance would allow for enhancement of the learning experience in the D.A.R.E. program. CONCLUSION Design of a local tax resulting in both gun control and revenue for anti -violence programs will continue to be developed by staff consistent with the City Council's direction. The above report is intended only for the City Council's information and no action is required at this time. cc: R. Maginnis, Police Chief S. Meyers, City Attorney r9 r3