Title
State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund For Overtime For Robbery Task Force Details (NB)
Explanation
The Gainesville Police Department is requesting $40,000 to pay for overtime for officers in regards to the marked increase of robberies in Gainesville. The City of Gainesville has recently experienced a 50% increase in robberies. The requested funds will be used solely for extra personnel placed in areas that have seen the marked increase in robberies. This operation is to lower the robberies occurring and to investigate those that have occurred.
Fiscal Note
Funds are currently available in the State Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund account and is allowable under F.S. 932.7055(5)(a). The balance of the account is $ $111,629.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Gainesville Police Department to appropriate $40,000 from the State Forfeiture Fund account.
Alternative recommendation: The City Commission deny the funding.