HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3476RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - r`
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURE OF FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ("DOJ") FEDERAL FORFEITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A FORD F150 VEHICLE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-ONE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ($61,610.75),
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A", IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE
CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1984; 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, in compliance with the aforementioned legal requirements, the City
Commission wishes to ratify the expenditure of DOJ forfeiture funds by the Chief of Police for the
purchase of a Ford F150 vehicle, in an amount not to exceed Sixty -One Thousand Six Hundred Ten
Dollars and Seventy -Five Cents ($61,610.75), 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, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", the City Commission hereby ratifies the
expenditure of forfeiture funds by the Chief of Police in an amount not to exceed Sixty -One
Thousand Six Hundred Ten Dollars and Seventy -Five Cents ($61,610.75), from the established
Department of Justice federal forfeitures account for the purchase of a Ford F150 vehicle.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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FederaIF orf-61tu,re (DOJ) Expenditures
2023 Ford F160 $ 61,610.75
OTAL: $61,610.7
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.
Edward Santiag Dati
Chief of Police
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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: March 16, 2023
RE: Ratify the Expenditure of DOJ Forfeiture Funds for a Ford F150
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
We are seeking approval to ratify the purchase of a Ford F150 to be used by the Strategic Service!
Division and will be subtly marked with police "ghost" graphics for increased traffic enforcement. The
vehicle was purchased using Department of Justice forfeiture funds for $61,610.75 from Bartow Forc
via Charlotte County Contract No. 2021000541 which will include all emergency equipment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in account no. 600-3-5210-000000-00000.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Chiefs€TMS Certification
Item Number: 10.A