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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- ~
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 $20,000.00 FROM THE
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (L.E.T.F.)
FORFEITURE FUND, FOR THE PURPOSES AS SET FORTH
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Florida Statutes ~932.7055(4)(a)(c)(3) specifically, a law
enforcement agency that acquires at least $15,000 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act
with a fiscal year must expend or donate no less then 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 $20,000.00 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 forfeiture monies. Based on the attached certification, the Chief of
Police is hereby authorized to spend $20,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the
following:
a. $15,000.00 for charitable contributions including but not limited to: Dade
County Juvenile Drug Prevention Programs and Drug Court System; Dade
County PBA "Love Fund" and P. O.A. T. Charities or other organizations which
support programs related to drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug
prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood and school resource officer
programs.
b. $5,000.00 for legal costs associated with the asset forfeiture process (Process
Service, legal notifications. Advertising, filing fees, etc.).
Section 2.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 2003.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Cfiief of Police
To:
The Commission, City Manager and Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach
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Fred A, Maas, Chief of Police/~~ /./
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Date:
November 20, 2003
Subject:
Forfeiture Expenditures
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the expenditure of partial
forfeiture funds, previously awarded to the Police Department as the results of
investigative participation in forfeiture and seizure cases. These funds are
permissible by law to be spent for purchases of police equipment and other law
enforcement activities. It is requested that we be permitted to utilize $20,000.00 of
said funds on deposit for such purpose.
Reason:
One of the benefits of participating in and providing personnel into high intensity
narcotics investigations is the sharing of confiscated proceeds for the enhancement
of law enforcement related activities, including crime prevention, community
policing and related events. All of the attached and listed items are authorized
expenditures and are designed towards charitable and crime prevention programs as
well as legal costs associated with the asset forfeiture process.
Additional Information:
To date, the City of Sunny Isles Beach Police Department has been awarded
additional monies in confiscated funds. Certain needs exist on behalf of the
department whereby the agency participates in and contributes to crime prevention
programs.
17070 COLLINS A VENUE #255---SUNNY ISLES BEACH FLORIDA 33160
(305) 947-4440 FAX (305) 947-4680
Charitable contributions including but not limited to: Dade County
PBA, "Love Fund", P.O.A.T. Charities or other organizations which
support programs related to drug treatment, drug abuse education,
drug prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood and school
resource officer programs. $15,000.00
Legal costs associated with the asset forfeiture process (Process
Service, legal notifications. Advertisement, filing fees, etc.). $ 5,000.00
Certification;
I, Fred A. Maas, certify that pursuant to the Florida State Statute 932.0755 sec (4)
(a) and (4) (b), the attached 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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Chiefs Signature
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