Commission Agenda Item

MEETING DATE:  3/26/2018

SUBJECT:  Resolution 18-12 Amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget; Increasing the General Fund Budget to Provide for Unanticipated Revenues and Expenses Related to the Use of Forfeiture Funds.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt Resolution 18-12 and authorize expenditure of forfeiture funds in the amount of $10,450, from the Restricted Forfeiture Account for investigative expenses and the purchase of law enforcement equipment, as detailed in the item summary.

Summary

The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act provides law enforcement agencies authorization to use proceeds collected under this act as supplemental funding for authorized purposes.  Pursuant to Florida State Statue (FSS) 932.7055 of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, City Commission approval is required for all expenditures from the City's established Forfeiture Fund.  The Alachua Police Department therefore requests the Commission's approval to utilize funds for investigative expenses and the purchase of law enforcement equipment (detailed below), and certifies that these proposed expenses comply with the provisions established in FSS 932.7055:

• Investigative Expenses - The cost for DNA analysis related to applicable investigations; estimated cost is approximately $6,760.

• Rifles - The department last purchased rifles for patrol in 2010; additional units are needed to outfit the School Resource Officers (SRO's).  Command staff determined that the Sig Sauer MCX rifle is most suitable for the school environment, as they are compact, collapsible and may be quickly deployed for rapid response during a critical incident.  The estimated cost for the purchase of four (4) rifles is $5,718.

Upon authorizing expenditure of forfeiture funds, a resolution to amend the City's approved Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget would also be required.