Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve FY 2019-2020 Expenditure of Police Forfeiture Funds
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Submitted By: John A. Bolduc, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Port St. Lucie Police Department is requesting approval to expend $132,900 of forfeiture funds in accordance with F.S.S. 932.7055(4). Once approved by Council members, the funds will be incorporated into the City’s budget, via the budget amendment process.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the forfeiture request.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the expenditure of forfeiture funds.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction and approve the expenditure of forfeiture funds.
Background: This request represents the initial Fiscal Year 2019-2020 expenditure for Fund 603, Forfeiture Funds.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: The expenditure of funds reflects the following: $40,000 for forfeiture-related operational costs, $45,000 to support various Crime Prevention and community policing programs including, but not limited to, Roundtable of St. Lucie County, Castle, PB/TC 211, Boys & Girls Club, etc. As well, the department will be purchasing a Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) van in the amount of $47,900.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments: 1. Port St. Lucie Police Department Forfeiture Budget Request for FY 2019-2020.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
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