LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2021-01 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. 2021-01.
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 the City of Pensacola to allow the Police Department o use 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 $18,075.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to purchase a GrayKey forensic access tool. The GrayKey forensic tool will be used to access cell phones lawfully and extract data during these investigations. It will be used to enhance our investigative capabilities.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 18,075.00
Actual: $ 18,075.00
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
12/21/2020
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Kevin Christman, Deputy Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2021-01
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2021-01
3) Letter of Certification
PRESENTATION: No end