Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve FY 2021-2022 Expenditure of Police Funds
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Submitted By: John A. Bolduc , Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to be financially responsible.
Executive Summary (General Business): Requesting approval to expend $3,800 of forfeiture funds in accordance with F.S.S.932.7055(4), which will be incorporated into the City’s budget through a budget amendment.
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Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the department’s request to expend forfeiture funds.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the department’s forfeiture request.
2. Move that the Council not approve the department’s request and provide staff direction.
Background: The Port St. Lucie Police Department would like to utilize $3,800 to purchase a break-wire kit for one of our investigative divisions.
Issues/Analysis: The break-wire kit is needed in the controlled deliveries of illegal narcotics investigation cases. The courts have begun to require the department to use the break-wire to signal possession of package opening. This then triggers the search warrant.
Financial Information: The Port St. Lucie Police Department will use forfeiture funds to purchase a break-wire kit for special investigations, estimated cost of purchase is $3,800.
Special Consideration: N/A
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