HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2022-3388RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF PARTIAL FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ("DOJ") IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1984 FOR A NEW CRIME SCENE
VEHICLE AND A SPACE ASSESSMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY, IN AN AMOUNT NOTTO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-THREE DOLLARS
($151,053.00), ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, the City of
Sunny Isles Beach ("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 for ratification the expenditure of DOJ
forfeiture funds in compliance with the aforementioned legal requirements fora new crime scene
vehicle and a space assessment feasibility study, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty -
One Thousand Fifty -Three Dollars ($151,053.00), attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ratification of 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 -
One Thousand Fifty -Three Dollars ($151,053.00), attached hereto as Exhibit "A", from the
established Department of Justice federal forfeitures account for a new crime scene vehicle and a
space assessment feasibility study.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September 2022.
Dana 6bin Goldman, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Mayor Goldman
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra
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(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama
6, (Yes)
—7—(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(No)
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Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Expenditures
Ford Explorer Hybrid Crime Scene Vehicle (Ratify)
Feasibility Study (Ratify)
Certification
$ 47,000.00
$ 104,053.00
TOTAL: $151,053.00
I, Edward Santiago, Chief of Police, certify that pursuant to the Florida State Statute 932.7055,
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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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police
DATE: September 15, 2022
RE: Ratify the Expenditure of DOJ Forfeiture Funds for Crime Scene Vehicle,
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the ratification of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The Police Department has hired a veteran crime scene investigator and is in need of a crime scene
vehicle. The vehicle will be used by the investigator to respond to crime scenes and will have all the
necessary equipment to process scenes. By using Department of Justice forfeiture funds the Police
Department purchased a Ford Explorer Hybrid to utilize as a full time crime scene vehicle in an amount
not to exceed $47,000.00. We are seeking ratification of the purchase.
The Police Department hired Architect Design Group (ADG) to design a new police department ani
conduct a comprehensive site feasibility study and space needs assessment. We are seeking to ratify
the expenditure of $104,053.00 with ADG.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in account no. 600-3-5210-XXXXXX-XXXXX.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Chief's Certification
Item Number: 10.8
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