HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-3118RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 311
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 TO EXPEND PARTIAL FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ("DOJ") FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8)
SOLAR POWERED TRAFFIC SIGNS AND FIELD FORCE EQUIPMENT,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($155,000.00); 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 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 the purchase of eight (8) solar
powered traffic signs and field force equipment, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty -Five
Thousand Dollars ($155,000.00) in forfeiture DOJ 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 One Hundred Fifty -Five
Thousand Dollars ($155,000.00) from the established Department of Justice federal forfeitures
account for the purchase of eight (8) solar powered traffic signs and field force equipment.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15t day of c ber 2020.
George H. Scholl, Mayor
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ATITTAT:
Mauri io etari ur, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AN LEG SU IENCY:
Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
Moved by: �QMYNI$S+a�1r� VISCACW Seconded by:Ul VV1f pQyelegy
Vote:
Mayor Scholl
✓ (Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Svechin
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Goldman
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama(
Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
(No)
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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
DATE: 10/15/2020
Approval to expend partial forfeiture funds on deposit
RE: from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in amount not to
exceed $155,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the expenditure
of partial Forfeiture Funds (DOJ) previously awarded to the Police
Department as the result of investigative participation in forfeiture and
seizure cases.
REASONS:
The use of these funds will allow us to provide complete field force
equipment to every sworn police officer. This will ensure that
personnel are equipped with the items necessary to respond to
instances when crowd control is needed. Additionally these funds will
allow us to purchase eight (8) solar powered fixed traffic speed signs.
These signs will be placed in areas deemed necessary for a deterrent
for speed violators. It is requested that we be permitted to utilize up to
$155,000.00 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 prevention programs, enhancement of law
enforcement equipment as well as legal costs associated with the
asset forfeiture process.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Department of Justice, Forfeiture Account #600-3-5210-XXXXXX-
XXXXX.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
Chiefs Certification
Item Number: 10.A.
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