LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT - SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-037.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTMEBER 30, 2023; PROVIDING 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 amened 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 (PPD) is requesting $5,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LEFT) established by the City of Pensacola as a non-major special revenue fund and as such, combing both state and federal confiscated funds into one accounting fund. The enhancement of relationships between law enforcement and the community promotes a safe engaged community. The requested $5,000 will help PPD fund the following:
Youth summer activities such as CampHero is a one-week day camp developed and led by the Pensacola Police Department. This camp includes upwards of sixty (60) elementary and middle school-aged children, from Pensacola area schools, geared towards positive interaction with everyday heroes to include officers and staff of the PPD, the medical flight crew from LifeFlight, local military services members and veterans at NAS Pensacola, our brothers and sisters with Pensacola Fire Department, and local EMS responders.
During the five days, PPD provide meals and snacks, t-shirts, transportation to field trips, craft supplies, lanyards, and IDs. This is a great community outreach tool that allows children to interact with police in a positive manner. The enhancement of relationships between law enforcement and the community promotes a safe and engaged community.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $ 5,000
Actual: $ 5,000
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 this purpose.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
5/12/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-037
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2023-037
3) Letter of Certification
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