HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-2916 RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 211
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE CRIME
CONTROL ACT OF 1984, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
932.7055,F.S.,TO EXPEND PARTIAL FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
TRUST FUND (LETF) FOR ONGOING TRAINING, TACTICAL
EQUIPMENT,AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS,IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($67,000.00);
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, the City
and its Police Department are authorized to expend forfeiture funds from the established Department
of Justice (DOJ) federal forfeiture account, for the approved programs or purchases intended to
enhance law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Florida Statutes §932.7055(5)(c)(3) specifically, a law
enforcement agency that acquires at least$15,000.00 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture
Act with a fiscal year must expend or donate no less than 25% of such proceeds for the support or
operation of any drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe
neighborhood, school resource officer programs or for other law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and Florida
Statutes §932.7055(5)(b) upon the request of the Chief of Police to the governing body of a
municipality,liens and forfeiture funds may be expended if accompanied by written certification that
the request complies with the provisions of the aforementioned subsections; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has submitted a request for ongoing training, tactical
equipment,and charitable contributions,in an amount not to exceed Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars
($67,000.00) in forfeiture (DOJ and LETF) funds in compliance with the aforementioned legal
requirements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Expenditure of Partial Federally Forfeited Monies. Based on the attached certification,
the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to spend up to Sixty-Seven Thousand Dollars($67,000.00)
from the established Department of Justice(DOJ)federal forfeitures account and Law Enforcement
Trust Fund (LETF) for ongoing training, tactical equipment, and charitable contributions.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of Fe. ary 2}019.
Geor:' H. Scholl, Mayor
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Maurici. Betanc i r, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Julia Gracho :, Interim City Attorney
Moved by: C64/1101 SS ernItC. Ca..
Seconded by: E V$( (ot'Ie- VISCA-CgA-
Vote:
Mayor Scholl (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman I(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama V (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Expenditures
❖ Advanced Law Enforcement Tactical Training (i.e.
active shooter) $ 30,000.00
❖ Purchase of Tactical Equipment (i.e. ballistic
shields, breach kit, medical kits, etc...) $ 25,000.00
Sub-Total: $ 55,000.00
Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LLETF) Expenditures
❖ Purchase of Community Policing Items and
Charitable Contributions $ 12,000.00
Sub-Total: $ 12,000.00
TOTAL: $ 67,000.00
Certification
I. Dwight P. Snyder, Chief of Police. certify that pursuant to the Florida State Statute 932.7055
sec(5) (c) 3, the above listed items meet the guidelines of purchase for law enforcement
purposes which include defraying the cost of protracted or complex investigation, or providing
for crime prevention, community policing projects.
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Dwight P. . nyder, Chief of Police Date
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
FROM: Dwight P. Snyder, Chief of Police
Luke J. Plesa, Police Sergeant
DATE: 2/21/2019
Approval to expend partial forfeiture funds on deposit
from the Department of Justice (DOJ)and Local Law
RE: Enforcement Trust Fund (LLETF)in amount not to
exceed $67,000.00.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the expenditure
of partial Forfeiture Funds (DOJ/LLETF) previously awarded to the
Police Department as the results of investigative participation in
forfeiture and seizure cases.
REASONS:
The use of these funds will allow us to provide ongoing training to our
officers in the areas of active shooter response and tactical lifesaving
efforts. These funds are permissible by law to be spent for the
purchase of police equipment and other law enforcement charities /
activities. It is requested that we be permitted to utilize up to
$67,000.00 of said funds on deposit for such purpose.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
One of the benefits of participating in and providing personnel into high
intensity narcotics investigations is the sharing of confiscated proceeds
for the enhancement of law enforcement. All of the attached items are
authorized expenditures and are designed towards charitable and crime
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prevention programs, enhancement of law enforcement equipment as
well as legal costs associated with the asset forfeiture process.
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Department of Justice, Forfeiture Account #600-3-5210-XXXXXX-
XXXXX.
Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LLETF) Account # 610-3-
5210XXXXXX-XXXX
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution
Item Number: 10.F.
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