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Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund (LECFTF) Funding for Mounted Unit Operation Budget for FY2012 (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 $64,182 is requested to cover operating expenses for the unit for FY11. 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 $64,182 are available in the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund. The expenditure is allowable per Federal 21 USC 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 $2,922,788 based on the City of Gainesville's financial statements dated March 31, 2011.
Recommendation
The City Commission to approve the appropriation of $64,182 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund for the operation of the Mounted Unit.