LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2021-54 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2021-54.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; 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 Department of Justice Guide to Equitable Sharing designates the uses of Federal Law Enforcement Trust Funds.
The Pensacola Police Department is requesting $1,385.00 be appropriated from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the purpose of donating to CDC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. The funds will help provide with costs associated with drug, growing safe mindset, and safe neighborhood educational information material, along with much needed school supplies that will be in every bag distributed during the “National Night Out.” This event has the ability to enhance the relationship between neighbors, families, children, community agencies, and law enforcement while providing much needed resources before the beginning of the school year.
National Night Out mission during the 38th year remains the same. It is an opportunity to heighten crime and drug prevention. It is a community wide event that is conducted annually and across our nation. It brings about awareness, support, and participation in local anti-crime and drug efforts. It is an example of bringing people together to strengthen the community spirit of togetherness and enhance relationships with our first responders. This year due to public safety after a year of Covid restrictions, the National Night Out committee, headed by CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, decided to conduct a drive-thru event with the option to have a walk-up resource table for community member that do not have vehicles. Starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Maritime Park, on August 3, 2021, residents of Escambia County will be able to receive a bag of school supplies, a bag of Feeding the Gulf Coast food items, and information packets with community resources. Law enforcement personnel will be participating in the distribution of these items. Residents will also have the opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine provided by the Florida Department of Health of Escambia County.
The funds from LETF will be used, in partnership with other monies received, to purchase school supplies ($553.96) and prevention information materials ($831.20).
The Interim Police Chief has certified that this request complies with the statutory requirements of Florida Statute 932.7055 and that the funds appropriated with be used for the qualifying purpose(s) of crime prevention, drug prevention and safe neighborhood.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the Supplemental Budget Resolution will appropriate the funds in the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for these purposes. There is no impact to the General Fund.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
7/20/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2021-54
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2021-54
3) Letter of Certification
4) CDAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. LETF Application
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