HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-2661 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- 746(
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, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
932.7055, F.S., TO EXPEND PARTIAL FORFEITURE FUNDS FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) FOR THE PURCHASE OF
NEW COVERT AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM, A
PROFESSIONAL GRADE DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA,
AND A NEW EMERGENCY TRAFFIC SUPPORT TRAILERS AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MARKINGS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($59,000.00); 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
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and
Florida Statutes §932.7055(4)(a)and(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 subsections; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has submitted a request for the purchase of a new covert
audio/video recording system, a professional grade digital single lens reflex camera, and a new
emergency traffic support trailer and associated equipment, supplies and markings, in an amount
not to exceed Fifty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($59,000.00) in forfeiture (DOJ) funds in compliance
with the aforementioned legal requirements.
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 expend an amount not to exceed Fifty-
Nine Thousand Dollars ($59,000.00) from the established Department of Justice (DOJ) federal
forfeitures account for the purchase a New Covert Audio/Video Recording System, a Professional
Grade Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera, and a New Emergency Traffic Support Trailer and
Associated Equipment, Supplies and Markings.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16t1i day of February 2017.
George H. Scholl, Mayor
AT .T:
Jane A. nes, MC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Seconded by: COOMYttSStoN+:‘-
Vote:
Mayor Scholl / (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Goldman /(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Aelion- 6gt- (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto /(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin /(Yes) (No)
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Federal Forfeiture (DOJ) Expenditures
❖ Covert video / audio recording system for the
Investigative Services Unit's Interview Room. $ 18,000.00
❖ Emergency Traffic Support Trailer and associated
equipment, supplies and markings $ 30,000.00
Professional grade digital single lenses reflex
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camera for the Investigative Services Unit. $ 3,000.00
Add additional camera to the Public Works
Compound to provide better security to the
northwest perimeter. $ 8,000.00
Total:
$ 59,000.00
TOTAL: $ 59,000.00
Certification
1, Fred A. Maas, Chief of Police, certify that pursuant to the Florida State Statute 932.075.5 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: 2/16/2017
RE: Approval to Expend Partial Forfeiture Funds (DOJ) in an
amount not to exceed $59,000.00
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
$59,000.00 of said funds on deposit for such purpose.
REASONS:
The partial expenditure of the Forfeiture Funds (DOJ) is for the
purchase of a new covert video / audio recording system for the
investigative services division, a professional grade digital single lenses
reflex camera and a new Emergency Traffic Support Trailer and
associated equipment, supplies and markings in an amount not to
exceed $59,000.00.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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. All of the attached items are
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authorized expenditures and are designated for: enhancement of law
enforcement equipment, charitable and crime prevention programs, as
well as legal costs associated with the asset forfeiture process.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Federal Forfeiture Funds #600-3-5210-xxxxxx c
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
Chief's Certification
Item Number: 10.E.
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