HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3478RESOLUTION 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 FORFEITURE FUNDS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ("DOJ") FEDERAL FORFEITURE ACCOUNTTO
FUND A SCHOOL RESOURCE SERGEANT POSITION AND TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE
FOR USE BY SAID OFFICER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED
TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY-ONE
CENTS ($224,803.51), 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 to fund the position of a school resource
sergeant and for the purchase of a vehicle for use by said sergeant, in an amount not to exceed
Two Hundred Twenty -Four Thousand Eight Hundred Three Dollars and Fifty -One Cents
($224,803.51), 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 Two
Hundred Twenty -Four Thousand Eight Hundred Three Dollars and Fifty -One Cents ($224,803.51),
from the established Department of Justice federal forfeitures account to fund the position of a
school resource sergeant and for the purchase of a vehicle for use by said sergeant.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of Ma
Larisa Svechin\, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Mayor Svechin
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(No)
Vice Mayor Joseph
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(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
Yes)
(No)
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Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Expenditures
School Resource Officer Position with the Rank of
Sergeant
$ 180,000.00
2022 Ford Hybrid Explorer
$ 44,803.51
TOTAL: $224,803.51
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 Santiago
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: Authorize the Expenditure of DOJ Forfeiture Funds for School Resoura
Sergeant and Vehicle
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The Police Department is seeking approval to expend Department of Justice forfeiture funds to pay foi
the salary and benefits of a full time school resource sergeant (SRS). The SRS position will allow ou
police department to have a presence at the school and will supplement the current police officer
provided by Miami -Dade Schools Police. The SRS will be expected to work in conjunction with thi
Miami -Dade Schools Police Officer to serve the students, teachers, and parents as well as participate
in educational programs such as DARE. The estimated amount to include fringe benefits needed tc
fund this position is $180,000.00.
Additionally, the SRS will need a vehicle designated for the sergeant's new role. We are seeking to use
Department of Justice forfeiture funds to purchase a 2022 hybrid Ford Explorer for $43,479.51 whirl
will include all emergency equipment and markings. The purchase will be made utilizing Charlotte
County Contract No. 2021000541.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in account no. 600-3-5210-000000-00000.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.0
Chief's Certification
Item Number: 10.0