Title
Legal Office Expenses From Federal Forfeiture Trust Fund For Remainder of 2013 Calendar Year (NB)
This request is for City Commission approval to appropriate $25,000 from the Federal Forfeiture Trust Fund.
Explanation
The requested funding is needed to cover the Gainesville Police Department's Legal Office expenses related to forfeiture case filing fees, publication requirements, service of process and towing/storage fees for seized property for the remainder of 2013 calendar year
Fiscal Note
The $25,000 expenses are necessary for the processing of forfeiture cases. If this request is not paid from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund, it would need to come from the general fund. Funds are currently available in the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund and allowable under the Guide to Equitable Sharing for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. The unreserved fund balance is $1,869,560 as of February 28, 2013.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Gainesville Police Department to appropriate $25,000 from the Federal Forfeiture Fund.
Alternative Recommendation A:
The City Commission appropriate funds from the General Fund for these expenses. The fiscal impact is $25,000.