General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES, Chapter 5public safety programs and the design of new residential andcommercial development and remodels and public facilities such asparks, schools, and pedestrian and bike trails.GOAL 5.GWheatland Police Department HeadquartersTo deter crime and to meet the growing demand for police servicesassociated with increasing population and commercial/employmentdevelopment in the city.POLICIES5.G.1. Within the City's overall budgetary constraints, the City shallstrive to maintain a staffing ratio of 2.0 personnel per 1,000residents (0.5 non-sworn and 1.5 sworn).5.G.2. Within the City's overall budgetary constraints, the City shallprovide police support (including patrol and other vehicles,necessary equipment, and support personnel) sufficient tomaintain its service standards.5.G.3. The City shall require new development to develop or fundpolice facilities and equipment that, at a minimum,financially support standards identified in Policy 5.H.1.5.G.4. The City shall require new development, as demonstratedthrough positive fiscal impacts or through specific fundingmechanisms in the event of fiscal deficits, to fund policepersonnel and operations and maintenance that, at aminimum, maintain the above standards.5.G.5. The City shall include facilities for the Police Department inthe new Civic Center.5.G.6. The City shall promote and work with Yuba County tosupport public safety programs, including neighborhoodwatch, child identification and fingerprinting, substanceabuse prevention, violence prevention, conflict resolution,and other public education and crime prevention efforts.5.G.7. The City shall work with Yuba County to promote servicesfor children at risk of abuse, neglect, youth violence, andexploitation.5.G.8. The City shall consider public safety issues in all aspects ofpublic facility, commercial, and residential project design,including crime prevention through environmental design.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 5-11July 11, 2006