LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-068 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-068.
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 932.7055 as amended on July 1, 2016, details the circumstances confiscated good may be used. 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 $6,048.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) 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 $6,048.00 will help fund the following:
The purchase of supplies in support of crime prevention, safe neighborhood, and community engagement. This will allow Pensacola Police Department to purchase PPD branded items as giveaways and prizes at schools and community events that cultivate positive interactions and stimulation of relationship between law enforcement and community members. The purchased supplies will be used for the following, but not limited to, upcoming events: National Night Out, Coco with a Cop at the Library, Blue Angels Homecoming, Beyond the Badge Leadership Academy, multiple Coffee with a Cop events and multiple Halloween trunk or treat events.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 6,048
Actual: $ 5,178 - Various promotional items from 4imprint
37 - Prize wheel from Amazon
833 - PPD Blue Angel Tahoe air fresheners - Promo by Cody McConnell
$ 6,048
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funds would be from the Law Enforcement Trust funds 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
8/28/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-068
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2023-068
3) Letter of Certification No. 2023-068
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