LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2022-061 - LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) PURCHASE FOR THE PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2022-061.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND MAKING REVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; 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 $16,420.00 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 requested amount of $16,420.00, will help PPD fund the following:
The purchase of a portable tactical robot, “Throwbot 2 Robot”. Funds for this specialty equipment will be utilized in complex tactical responses to search areas, via remote controlled robot, with real time video fed to on-scene tactical commanders. This equipment reduces the need for PPD SWAT Team to enter high risk situations as the only means to conduct search activities; thereby reducing the time needed to complete police operations and the likelihood of ambush and violent encounters.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $16,420.00 - Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Fund Balance
Actual: $16,270.00 - Throwbot 2 Kit with Throwbot 2 Robot & OCU3
150.00 - Shipping & Handling
$16,420.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funds would be from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and would have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The supplemental budget resolution will appropriate funds for these purposes.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
5/31/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Eric Randall, Chief of Police
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2022-061
2) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2022-061
3) Letter of Certification No. 2022-061
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