LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006 - FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND PURCHASE FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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That City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-006.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Law Enforcement Trust Fund was established by city of Pensacola to allow the Police Department the use of money and goods confiscated as a result of criminal activity. Florida State Statute 932.7055as amended on July 1, 2016, details the circumstances confiscated goods may be use. The Federal Controlled Substance Act, Section 881 (e) (3) of Title 21, United States code, in accordance with the United States Department of Justice Guide to Equitable Sharing designates the uses of Federal Law Enforcement Trust Funds.
The Pensacola Police Department (PPD) is requesting $6,500 from the Federal Law Enforcement Trust fund established by the city of Pensacola as a non-major special revenue fund, and as such, combining both state and federal confiscated funds into one accounting fund. The enhancement of relationships between law enforcement and the community promotes a safe and engaged community. The requested amount of $6,500 will help PPD fund the following:
Pensacola Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy (CPA) for Spring 2023. The funds will provide the food, t-shirts and various supplies needed to support the CPA Class #35. The CPA meets from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays for 11 weeks. There is no charge to attend and there is a waiting list.
The CPA was launched in April of 1997 in effort to educate the public on the when, how, where, and why police do what they do. Since that time, hundreds of people have participated in the academy which features various personnel explaining everything from writing a traffic citation to participating in a SWAT demonstration. The CPA sessions are held multiple times per year at the police department. .
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $ 6,500.00
Actual: $ 6,500.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funds would be from the Federal Law Enforcement Trust Funds in the amount of $6,500 and would have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The attached Supplemental Budget Resolution will appropriate for these purposes.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
1/19/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-006
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2023-006
3) Letter of Certification
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