LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 18-56 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASES FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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That the City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 18-56.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019; 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 $65,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the purchase of various items that will improve/enhance job capabilities for Cit of Pensacola law enforcement personnel. Among the items being requested under Florida State Statute 932.7055 are funds for specialty equipment for various Police Department units, funding for special training for law enforcement personnel necessary to perform official law enforcement duties and crime prevention programs.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $65,000
Actual: $35,000 Crime Prevention
20,000 Special Training & Investigations
10,000 Specialty Equipment
$65,000
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 these purposes.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
11/16/2018
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Tommi Lyter, Police Chief
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 18-56
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 18-56
3) Letter of Certification
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