HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-3804RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 3 bC+
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 ACCOUNT TO
FUND A FULL-TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE SERGEANT POSITION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS
($198,000.00), 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 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 full-time school
resource sergeant, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Ninety -Eight Thousand Dollars and
No Cents ($198,000.00), 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. Expenditure of Federally Forfeited Monies. Based on the certification, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to expend One Hundred Ninety -Eight
Dollars and No Cents ($198,000.00), from the established Department of Justice federal forfeitures
account to fund the position of a full-time school resource sergeant.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of Marchr2Q25.
Larisa Slechin, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Mauricio Otancu'r, CMC) City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Iain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Moved by:5,S1j5e VU1tjq{ Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Svechin Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Lama Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant —Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Expenditures
School Resource Sergeant Position $ 198,000.00
OTAL: $198,000.00
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
02/27/2025
Date
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Edward Santiago, Chief of Police
DATE: March 20, 2025
RE: Authorize the Expenditure of DOJ Forfeiture Funds for a School Resource
Sergeant
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The Police Department is seeking approval to expend Department of Justice forfeiture funds to pay for
the salary and benefits of a full time school resource sergeant (SRS). The SRS position will allow our
police department to continue to have an active presence at the school and will assist with
supplementing the current police officer provided by Miami -Dade Schools Police. The SRS will be
expected to work in conjunction with the Miami -Dade Schools Police Officer assigned to the school to
serve the students, teachers, and parents as well as to participate in educational programs such as
DARE. The estimated amount to include fringe benefits needed to fund this position is $198,000.00.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds have been appropriated in various accounts within fund 600.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Police Chief's Certification
Item Number: 9.A
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