HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2016-2531 RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 2531
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 932.7055, F.S., TO
EXPEND FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE
DOLLARS AND TWENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($5,779.28) FROM THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) FOR THE PURCHASE
OF AN iPAD TABLET AND iPAD CASES FOR THE INVESTIGATIVE
SERVICES DIVISION UNIT, AND TO COVER TRAVEL EXPENSES
TO SEND THE POLICE HONOR GUARD TO THE NATIONAL
POLICE MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Florida Statutes §932.7055(4)(c)(3) specifically, a law
enforcement agency that acquires at least $15,000 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture
Act within a fiscal year must expend or donate no less than 15% of such proceeds for the support
or operation of any drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe
neighborhood, school resource officer programs or for other law enforcement purposes;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Florida Statutes §932.7055(4)(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 subsection; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has submitted a request for the expenditure of Five
Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($5,779.28) for the
purchase of an iPad tablet and seven (7) iPad cases for use in the Investigative Services Division
unit, in an amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars (1,200.00), and for the cost associated
with sending our Police Honor Guard to the Washington,D.C. Police Memorial 2016, in an amount
of Four Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($4,579.28), for a
total amount not to exceed Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and Twenty-Eight
Cents ($5,779.28) in forfeiture funds in compliance with the aforementioned Statute.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Expenditure of Forfeited Monies. Based on the attached certification, the Chief of
Police is hereby authorized to spend Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars and
Twenty-Eight Cents ($5,779.28) from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for an iPad Tablet, seven
(7) iPad cases for the Investigative Services Division, and for the cost associated with the Police
Honor Guard trip to The National Police Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March 2016.
George H. holl, Mayor
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Commissioner Goldman //(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Levin V (Yes) (No)
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Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund Forfeiture (LETF) Expenditures
❖ Purchase of an iPad tablet and seven (7) iPad cases
for use in the investigative services division unit of $ 1,200.00
the police department.
❖ Cost associated with sending our Honor Guard to
the Washington, D.C. Police Memorial 2016 (Airfare $ 4,579.28
and Hotel x 8)
Total: $ 5,779.28
Certification
I, Fred A. Maas, Chief of Police, certify that pursuant to the Florida State Statute 932.0755 sec
(4) (a) and (4) (b), 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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Fred A. Maas, Chief of Police Date
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
FROM: Fred A. Maas, Police Chief
Michael A. Grandinetti, Police Captain
DATE: 3/17/2016
Approval to Expend Partial Forfeiture (LETF) Funds to
cover travel expenses to send the police Honor Guard to
RE: the National Police Memorial in Washington, D.C. and for
the purchase of one (1) iPad tablet and seven (7) iPad •
tablet cases for our investigative services unit, in an
amount not to exceed $5,779.28
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the expenditure
of partial Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF), previously awarded to
the Police Department as the result of investigative participation in
forfeiture and seizure cases. These funds are permissible by law to be
spent for the purchases of police equipment, community policing
efforts and other law enforcement activities. It is requested that we be
permitted to utilize up to $5,779.28 of said funds on deposit for such
purpose.
REASONS:
Our Investigative Services Unit was recently awarded a grant for the
purchase of six iPad tablets to enhance our investigators ability to have
more case information with them while out of the office, following up
cases. Unfortunately, with the limited amount of grant funds available,
we were one short of providing all detectives with an iPad. With the use
of LETF monies, we would purchase one additional iPad and seven
iPad cases.
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Also, each year the National Police Memorial Week is celebrated in
Washington, D.C. and around the country. The culmination of the event
is the candle light vigil and memorial recognition ceremony for all
officers killed in the line of duty. It is an honor for our agency's Honor
Guard to be a part of this solemn ceremony.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Our agency's Honor Guard throughout the year appears at many
ceremonies and events on behalf of our city. It is my privilege to
request on their behalf, to send them to this ceremony in Washington,
D.C. This is an approved expenditure of forfeiture funds under the
spending guidelines and will not cause an expense to the city.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) 610-3-5210-xxxxxx-xxxxx
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
Chief's Certification 3-17-16
Item Number: 10.A.
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