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RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 1<t3'70
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 UP TO ONE HUNDRED FORTY-NINE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($149,500.00) FROM THE
FEDERAL FORFEITURE (DOJ) FUNDS FOR THE HIRING
OF A SECURITY CONSULT ANT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
SECURITY MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, the City
and its Police Department are authorized to expend forfeiture funds from the established Department
of Justice (DOJ) federal forfeiture account, for the approved programs or purchases intended to
enhance law enforcement purposes; and
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WHEREAS;-in-accordance -with-the-eomprehensive-erime-(;ontrol-Act-of-1984;-upon -the-
request ofthe Chief of Police to the governing body of a municipality, federally forfeited funds may
be expended if accompanied by written certification by the Chief of Police that the request complies
with the provisions of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has submitted a request for the expenditure of up to One
Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($149,500.00) in federally forfeited funds in
compliance with the aforementioned.
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,
the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to spend up to $149,500.00 from the established Department
of Justice (DOJ) federal forfeitures account for the purchase of one Police vehicle and other
requested equipment.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March 2012.
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Law Enforcement (DOJ) Expenditures
.:. Security Consultant - Master Plan Development
$ 149,500.00
Total: $ 149,500.00
Certification
I, Fred A. Maas, 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 de~raying the cost of protracted or complex investigation, or providing for crime
prevention, community policing projects.
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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
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
Fred A. Maas, Chief of Police
Michael A. Grandinetti, Police Captain
3/15/2012
Approval to Expend Partial Forfeiture (DOJ) Funds for the hiring of
a SecurityConsultanCfor a Compreliensive SecurityMasterPlan,
in an amount not to exceed $149,500.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the expenditure of partial
Federal (DOJ) 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 the purchases of police equipment
and other law enforcement activities. It is requested that we be permitted to
utilize up to $149,500.00 of said funds on deposit for such purpose.
REASONS:
With the increasing number of city parks and open green space, the city is in
need of an enhanced security master plan. With the use of DOJ forfeiture funds,
the city will hire a security consultant to provide a Security Master Plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department actively participates in a DEA / HIDTA
(High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Initiative Group that conducts numerous
ongoing proactive investigations.
One of the benefits of participating in and providing personnel into high intensity
narcotics investigations is the sharing of confiscated proceeds for the
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enhancement of law enforcement. The below listed item is an authorized
expenditure and is designed towards charitable and crime prevention programs,
enhancement of law enforcement equipment as well as legal costs associated
with the asset forfeiture process.
FUNDING SOURCE:
DOJ Forfeiture Funds 60-521-5496
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Resolution
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Chiefs Certification
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