LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2019-69 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2019-69.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2020; 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 goods 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 is requesting $3,000 be appropriated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the purpose of donating to Favor House of NW Florida. These funds will help provide training to Pensacola Police officers and others who work in the domestic violence system. This training will increase knowledge of domestic violence investigation, leading to a higher arrest and conviction rate, and use risk assessment tools keeping victims safe and educating victims. This will help prevent crime by incarcerating suspects and helping victims from returning to offenders for future abuse. Favor House will use this money to help pay the speaker fee for a national level trainer who is an expert in these areas.
The Pensacola Police Department is requesting $1,500 be appropriated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the purpose of donating to Waterfront Rescue Mission. The funds will help provide with costs associated with counseling services in the Waterfront Rescue Mission’s Recovery and Career Development Program, which is a vital component to the success of the program. The funds will provide 66 hour-long sessions for clients that is instrumental in helping these clients get to the next level of healing.
The Police Chief has certified that these requests comply with the statutory requirements of Florida Statute 932.7055 and that the funds appropriated will be used for the qualifying purpose(s) of crime prevention and safe neighborhood.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $4,500
Actual: $3,000 Favor House of NW Florida Grant
1,500 Waterfront Rescue Mission Grant
$4,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funds would be from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and would have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The attached Supplemental Budget Resolution will appropriate funds for these purposes.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
11/14/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Tommi S. Lyter, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2019-69
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation Resolution No. 2019-69
3) Letter of Certification
4) Favor House of NW Florida LETF Application
5) Waterfront Rescue Mission LETF Application
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