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Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust Fund Funding for the Joint Aviation Unit Budget for FY2018 (NB)
This is a request for the City Commission to authorize the use of $89,165 of Federal Forfeiture Funds to fund the Operating Budget for the Joint Aviation Unit for Fiscal Year 2018.
Explanation
On July 8, 1996, the City Commission approved the Inter-Agency Agreement for a Joint Aviation Unit between the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) and the City Of Gainesville’s Police Department. The agreement allows for each agency to share the cost of the Aviation hangar, fuel and office located at the Gainesville Regional Airport. Also included are funds for a main rotor hub inspection which is required by maintenance schedules and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Fiscal note
Total estimated operating costs for FY18 are $89,165 which includes hangar rental, fuel, training and supplies. Funding is allowed per Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust fund and as of 12/15/17 the balance is $616,799.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the appropriation of $89,165 from the Federal Law Enforcement Contraband Forfeiture Trust fund for the Joint Aviation Unit budget.