Explanation
BACKGROUND: An appropriation of $379,231.00 is needed from the unappropriated balance of the Federal and State Law Enforcement Contraband/Seizure Funds for the Division of Police. Funds were received from seized and forfeited property and must be used solely for law enforcement purposes as specified in Ordinance 1850-85. These funds are needed to purchase such items as computers related supplies and services, hand held radars, and surveillance equipment. Funds are also needed to cover the cost of some of the Division's travel and training needs and for claim refunds.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: N/A
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is requested in order to appropriate the funds needed for travel and training needs that occur during the first three months of the year and to refund some court ordered claims.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation of $379,231.00 in the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Fund for the purchase of various supplies and services, and for the settlement of claims. There will be no effect on the financial status of the General Fund.
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To authorize an appropriation of $379,231.00 from the unappropriated balance of the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds to purchase various law enforcement items, to fund travel and training needs, and to refund monies for claims for the Division of Police, and to declare an emergency. ($379,231.00)
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WHEREAS, monies were received from seized and forfeited property; and
WHEREAS, funds received from these forfeitures must be solely used for law enforcement purposes as specified in Ordinance #1850-85; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to appropriate funds in the Law Enforcement Contraband Seizure Funds in order to provide funds for various law enforcement needs and refund claims, thereby preserving the public healt...
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