HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-2744 RESOLUTION NO. 2017- Z1741-{-
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 TWO
LAPTOP COMPUTERS, A REPLACEMENT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
FOR THE MARINE PATROL BOAT AND MISCELLANEOUS DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($13,700.00);
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 Florida Statutes §932.7055(4)(c)(3) specifically, a law
enforcement agency that acquires at least$15,000.00 pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture
Act with 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; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and 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 subsections; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has submitted a request for the purchase of two (2)laptop
computers, a replacement navigation system for the marine patrol boat, and miscellaneous disaster
preparedness equipment in an amount not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
($13,700.00) from DOJ forfeiture 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 spend an amount not to exceed Thirteen Thousand Seven
Hundred Dollars($13,700.00)from the established Department of Justice(DOJ)federal forfeitures
account for the purchase of two (2) laptop computers, a replacement navigation system for the
marine patrol boat, and miscellaneous disaster preparedness equipment.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of Octo:-r 2017.
George 4. Scholl, Mayor
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Vote:
Mayor Scholl 1' (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Goldman (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Aelion 1 (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin (Yes) (No)
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10/11/2017 Item Coversheet
City of Sunny Isles Beach
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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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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: 10/19/2017
Approval to Expend Partial Forfeiture(DOJ) Funds for
the purchase of two laptop computers, a replacement
navigation system for our marine patrol boat and
RE: miscellaneous disaster preparedness equipment in an
amount not to exceed$13,700.00
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 in an amount not to exceed $13,700.00
REASONS:
These funds are permissible by law to be spent for the purchases of
police equipment and other law enforcement activities.
The attached list of equipment will enhance our police operations and
it is requested that we be permitted to utilize up to$ 13,700.00 of said
funds on deposit for such purpose.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department actively participates in DEA
and HIDTA(High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Initiative Groups that
conduct numerous ongoing proactive investigations and now has a
need for the attached listed law enforcement equipment.
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.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Department of Justice, Forfeiture Account#600-3-5210-xxxxxx-xxxxx
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Chiefs Certification 10-19-17
Item Number: 10.E.
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