HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3464RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
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") FEDERAL FORFEITURE
ACCOUNT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREARMS FOR USE BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS
($151,645.95), 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 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 to expend DOJ forfeiture funds in
compliance with the aforementioned legal requirements for the purchase of firearms, in an
amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty -One Thousand Six Hundred Forty -Five Dollars and
Ninety -Five Cents ($151,645.95), 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. Expenditure of Partial Federally Forfeited Monies. Based on the attached
certification, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to spend One
Hundred Fifty -One Thousand Six Hundred Forty -Five Dollars and Ninety -Five Cents ($151,645.95),
from the established Department of Justice federal forfeitures account for the purchase of
firearms.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of Februa 202 .
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Expenditures
New police pistols, rifles, pistol accessories, and $ 151,645.95
rifle accessories.
OTAL: $151,645.9
Certification
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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Edward Santiago Date
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305)949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police
DATE: February 16, 2023
RE: Authorize the Expenditure of DOJ Forfeiture Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The Police Department is seeking approval to expend Department of Justice forfeiture funds tc
purchase pistols, rifles, pistol accessories, and rifle accessories for an amount not to exceed
$151,645.95. The Police Department is seeking to modernize the armament used. Currently the
officers use .40 caliber pistols with iron sights. Ballistics have improved dramatically since we
implemented the .40 caliber and our firearms experts suggest migrating to a 9 mm round. Additionally
we are seeking to add optics to the firearms which will improve officer accuracy dramatically. In an
environment as heavily populated as Sunny Isles Beach accuracy is of paramount importance. TherE
will be other accessories necessary to complete the migration which will also be included such as
holsters, lights etc.
We are also seeking to purchase an additional 15 Colt M4 rifles. With the hiring of officers, there is a
need to purchase additional rifles to assure that every officer will have a rifle. This is important and
will be an overwhelming benefit should our officer need to respond to a violent event such as an
active shooter. Lastly, with the desire to become an accredited agency it is important to have
equipment that is uniform. The rifles currently in circulation have been allowed to be modified with
optics, grips, lights etc. by officers preference once they qualify with the additions. We are seeking to
purchase the aforementioned upgrades and making every rifle exactly the same in accordance with
accreditation practice.
Item Number: 10.0
The pistols are being purchased from SSD International via competitive bidding. The pistol!
accessories, rifles, and rifle accessories are being purchased from Bereli Inc. via a GSA contract.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in account number 600-3-5210-XXXXXX-XXXXX.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Chief's Certification
Item Number: 10.0