LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-003 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-003.
A RESOLUTION AUTHOROIZING 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 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 $18,509 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 $18,509 will help PPD fund the following:
The purchase of supplies in the amount of $9,826 in support of crime prevention, safe neighborhoods, and community engagement. This will allow Pensacola Police Department to purchase PPD branded items as giveaways and prizes at schools, community events, and youth summer engagement activities that cultivate positive interactions and stimulation of relationships between law enforcement and community members.
Funding in the amount of $5,000 for Young Adult Life Skills Camp which is a camp designed for 12 graduating seniors (6 from Booker T. Washington High School/6 from Pensacola High School) who may otherwise be unable to attend such a camp, to be chosen from the local community. This camp will take place the first week of summer break. PPD officers will teach life skills that relate to adulthood. PPD officers are looking for sponsors that can help provide food, business attire and possibly computers. This camp will help the graduating seniors prepare for future work and/or secondary education. The requested LEFT monies will be beneficial to making this Young Adult Life Skills Camp a success.
PPD is also requesting an additional $3683.00 for specialized training that falls within the accepted expenditures for these funds. The funding will be used to send a PPD officer to become certified in Explosive Breaching/Entry in Tampa, Florida. This is an advanced/specialized training that will add ability for the PPD to breach doors, barriers, or obstacles safely, quickly, and effectively above and beyond the limitations of mechanical breaching. This added ability will decrease the amount to of time needed to breach obstacles in tactical situations such as Active Shooter, Hostage Takers, and Armed Barricaded Suspects where time is of the essence.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $18,509
Actual: $ 9,826 - PPD branded items/supplies
5,000 - Young Adult Life Skills Camp
3,683 - Explosive Breaching/Entry Specialized Training
$18,509
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
1/5/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-003
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2023-003
3) Letter of Certification
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