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Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund (LECFTF) Funding for Mounted Unit Operating Budget for FY2010 (B)
Explanation
On October 13, 1997 the City Commission approved the formation of the Gainesville Police Department Mounted Unit Patrol and authorized funding through the LECFTF.
A funding request of $59,311 is requested to cover operating expenses for the unit for FY10. The total operating cost includes funding for stables/boarding, veterinarian services, horse feed, supplies and training.
Fiscal Note
Funds for this expenditure in the amount of $59,311 are available in the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund and is allowable per Federal 21 USC ยง 881, found in the US Department of Justice "A Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies." The balance in this account is $1,975,269.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the appropriation of $59,311.00 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for the operation of the Mounted Unit.