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Use of Federal Forfeiture Funds for Police Equipment and Programs (NB)
This is a request for the City Commission to approve funding from the Federal Forfeiture funds for police equipment and programs in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
Explanation
This item requests that the City Commission appropriate and expend an amount not to exceed $65,000 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Fund for two replacement K-9s and equipment for the implementation of a Bicycle Unit. The funds would also be used to assist with the purchase of an incinerator for the destruction of items we are allowed to dispose of based on department policy, court order and/or State Statute. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer must approve the transfer and must ensure the recipient is a qualified entity.
Fiscal Note
This is a permissible use of Federal Forfeiture. Funding in the amount of $65,000 is available from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund. The uncommitted balance of fund as of May 31, 2017 is $1,145,469.00.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Gainesville Police Department to move forward with purchasing equipment/item with Federal Forfeiture funds in an amount not to exceed $65,000.