Title
Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund For Overtime For Violent Crime Response (VCR) Program (NB)
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department is requesting $50,000 to be utilized to combat violent crime in the City of Gainesville. This request is in response to a recent increase in violent crimes. The funds will be used to fund overtime for officers assigned directed patrol in areas currently experiencing or with a history of violent criminal activity. The funds will also be used for investigative and crime prevention purposes.
Fiscal Note
Funds are currently available in the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund account and is allowable under guide to Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. The balance of the account is $ 2,722,767 per the City of Gainesville Statement of Expenditures and Encumbrances compared with appropriations for the nine months ended June 30, 2011.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorizes the Gainesville Police Department to appropriate $50,000 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Fund account.
Alternative recommendation: The City Commission denies the funding.