HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-3964RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - S'
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 CONTROLACT OF 1984, TO EXPEND FORFEITURE FUNDS
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ("DOJ") FEDERAL FORFEITURE ACCOUNT TO
PURCHASE TWO (2) VEHICLES, VEHICLE RELATED EQUIPMENT, TWO (2) LAPTOPS
WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT RELATED SOFTWARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH
PERFORMANCE COACHING SUBSCRIPTION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN DOLLARS AND NO
CENTS ($210,297.00), 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, purchase two (2) vehicles and related
equipment, two (2) laptops with law enforcement related software, and mental health
performance coaching subscription in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ten Thousand Two
Hundred Ninety -Seven Dollars and No Cents ($210,297.00), 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 spend Two Hundred Ten
Thousand Two Hundred Ninety -Seven Dollars and No Cents ($210,297.00), from the established
Department of Justice federal forfeitures account to purchase two (2) vehicles and related
equipment, two (2) laptops with law enforcement related' software, and mental health
performance coaching subscription.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective imrr�i elxupon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of Febru
Larisa Svechi , Mayor
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Mayor Svechin ✓ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
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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 19, 2026
RE: Expend DOJ Funds for the Purchase of Police Vehicles and Equipment,
Technology Equipment, and Officer Wellness Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The Police Department requests authorization to expend Department of Justice (DOJ) Forfeiture Funds
in an amount not to exceed $210,297.00 to support officer wellness initiatives, fleet enhancements, and
critical technology needs. This request includes funding the first -year cost of the Sharp Performance
mental performance and wellness platform in the amount of $20,700.00, which provides sworn and
civilian personnel with continuous access to peer support, performance coaches, chaplains, and
resilience training resources.
Authorization is also requested for the purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD RST police vehicles
for Command Staff at a total cost not to exceed $154,597.00, inclusive of required police equipment.
Upon delivery, existing Command Staff vehicles will be reassigned to the Special Enforcement Unit to
maximize fleet utilization and operational efficiency. Additional requests include the purchase of two
laptop computers —one for the General Investigations Unit to support Cellebrite digital forensic
software and one for police technology operations —at a total cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Funding of
up to $20,000.00 is also requested for police vehicle emergency equipment for incoming unmarked
police vehicles. Approval of these expenditures will enhance officer wellness, operational readiness,
investigative capabilities, and overall public safety while ensuring DOJ Forfeiture Funds are utilized in
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accordance with their intended law enforcement purposes.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in various accounts under 600-3-5210-XXXXXX-XXXXX.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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