LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2020-10 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2020-10.
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 the 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 $5,000.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund that will provide the manpower required to conduct a covert Violent Crimes Task Force.
I certify that this request complies with the provisions outlined in Florida Statutes 932.7055 and, specifically, it meets the criteria of all of the following permitted uses of The Law Enforcement Trust Fund: crime prevention, safe neighborhood, and defraying the cost of a protracted and complex investigation.
The specific costs and objectives of this Violent Crimes Task Force have been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office and found to be in compliance with the criteria outlined in the Florida Statutes for the use of Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $5,000
Actual: $5,000 (manpower)
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 the funds for these purposes.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
3/9/2020
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Tommi S. Lyter, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2020-10
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2020-10
3) Letter of Certification
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