Title
Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund (LECFTF) Funding for the Mounted Unit (B)
Explanation
On October 13, 1997, the City Commission approved the formation of the Gainesville Police Department Mounted Unit Patrol Unit and authorized funding through the LECFTF.
A Funding request of $29,328.00 is requested to cover the operating expenses of the unit for FY09. The total operating cost includes funding for stable / boarding, veterinarian services, horse feed, supplies and training. Note: there was money available in the account for Mounted Unit therefore we are not asking for the full $56,328.00 operational budget anticipated for FY09.
The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved this funding at its September 24, 2008 meeting.
Fiscal Note
Funds for this expenditure in the amount of $29,328.00 are available in the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund and is allowable per Federal 21 U.S.C. ยง 881, found in the U.S. 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 $1,366,283.00.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the appropriation of $29,328.00 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for the operation of the Mounted Unit.