2011-27743 Reso RESOLUTION NO.
2011 -27743
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING O RIATING FUNDS FOR THE POLICE CONFISCATION
TRUST FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $946,800.00, TO BE FUNDED FROM STATE
CONFISCATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $416,800.00 AND
FEDERAL - JUSTICE CONFISCATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $530,000.00, FOR THE APPROPRIATION AND
EXPENDITURE OF THOSE ITEMS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT
"A," WHICH SHALL BE FUNDED THROUGH THE POLICE
CONFISCATION TRUST FUND.
WHEREAS, Section 932.7055 of the Florida Statutes sets forth the purpose and
procedures to be utilized for the appropriation and expenditures of the Police Confiscation Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds and interest earned from the Police Confiscation Trust Fund is
authorized to be used for crime prevention, safe neighborhood, drug abuse education and
prevention programs, or for other law enforcement purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police is authorized to expend these funds upon request to the
City of Miami Beach Commission, and only upon appropriation to the Miami Beach Police
Department by the City of Miami Beach Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Miami Beach has submitted a written
certification which states that this request complies with the provisions of Section 932.7055 of
the Florida Statutes (written certification attached as Exhibit B), and the Guide to Equitable
Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Police Confiscation Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2011/2012 in the
amount of $946,800.00 shall be funded from State Confiscated Funds in the amount of
$416,800.00, and Federal- Justice Confiscated Funds in the amount of $530,000.00, as reflected
in the attached Exhibit "A "; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $946,800.00 are available in the Police Confiscation
Trust Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, adopting and appropriating funds
for the Police Confiscation Trust Fund budget for fiscal year 2011/2012 in the amount of
$958,800.00, to be funded from State confiscated funds in the amount of $416,800.00 and
Federal- Justice confiscated funds in the amount of $530,000.00, for the appropriation and
expenditure of those items set forth in Exhibit "A," which shall be funded through the Police
Confiscation Trust Fund.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7 fi, day of September, 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Police Confiscation
Trust Fund Budget in the amount of $946,800 to be funded from the proceeds of the State and
Federal Confiscated Funds.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Increase Resident and Business ratings of Public Safety.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Center For Research and
Public Policy Residential and Business Satisfaction Survey of City of Miami Beach residents in 2009,
indicated that their three top most important areas of for the City of Miami Beach to address in an effort to
improve public safety throughout the City is Preventing Crime 44.9 %, Enforcing Traffic Laws 36.1 % and
Increasing Visibility of Police in Neighborhoods 32.4 %,
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt and appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2011/12
Police Confiscation Trust Fund Budget?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
The Chief of Police has reviewed and identified the needs for the appropriation and has
established that the expenditures of forfeiture funds are in compliance with Section 932.7055,
Florida State Statutes and the Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for
Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Budget for the
Fiscal Year 2011/12 Police Confiscation Trust Fund Budget and appropriate funds in the amount
of $946,800.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 Confiscation Funds:
2 $416,800 607 - 8000 - 351210 State funds - Confiscation
3 $530,000 603 - 8000 - 351211 Federal- Justice funds
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OBPI Total $946,800
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
auvett Rattigan, Miami Beach Police Department
Si • n -Offs:
Department Directoi Assistant City Manager City Manager
Carlos Noriega, Chief
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower y e and Members of the Cit Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: September 27, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
POLICE CONFISCATION TRUST FUND BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 IN THE AMOUNT OF $946,800 TO
BE FUNDED FROM STATE CONFISCATED FUNDS
($416,800) AND FEDERAL - JUSTICE CONFISCATED FUNDS
($530,000).
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
Florida Statute 932.7055 provides for expenditures of forfeiture funds for law
enforcement purposes.
The Miami Beach Chief of Police, Carlos Noriega, has reviewed and identified the need
for the appropriation and has established that the expenditures of forfeiture funds are in
compliance with Section 932.7055, Florida State Statutes, and the Guide to Equitable
Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies. These
forfeiture funds have been deposited in the Police Confiscation Trust Fund. The City
has complied with all statutory procedures involved in the transaction of these funds.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Budget
for the Fiscal Year 2011/12 Police Confiscation Trust Fund and appropriate funds in the
amount of $946,800 to be funded from the proceeds of State and Federal Confiscation
Fundrs listed in Exhibit "A'.
JMG /CN /RM /MR
"EXHIBIT A"
MIAMI BEACH CONFISCATED TRUST FUND BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2011/12
FEDERAL CONFISCATION FUNDS - Justice:
ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING: -
1) ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING 42,000
2) SPECIAL TRAINING /TRAVEL - OFF -SITE TESTING AND EVALUATION 8,000
3) TRAINING SUPPLEMENT TO LETTF 40,000 $ 90,000
LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - GPS IN VEHICLES $ 250,000
SKY WATCH OBSERVATION TOWER $ 150,000
POLE CAMERAS FOR CONDUCTING VIDEO SURVEILLANCE $ 25,000
CRIME SCENE DIGITAL EQUIPMENT $ 15,000
TOTAL OF FEDERAL CONFISCATION FUNDS - Justice: 530,000
"EXHIBIT A CONTINUED"
MIAMI BEACH CONFISCATED TRUST FUND BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2011/12
STATE FUNDS:
COST CONNECTED WITH THE PROSECUTION AND PROCESSING OF STATE $ 15,000
FORFEITURE CASES
CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES & SCHOOL LIAISON PROJECTS $ 30,000
CRIME SCENE LATENT PRINT EXAMINER SALARY $ 72,000
CRIME SCENE PROCESSING PLATFORM $ 150,000
SUB -TOTAL OF STATE FUNDS $ 267,000
GRANT MATCH:
GRANT SALARY MATCH - Victims Advocate - portion not covered by State
Grant (VOCA) $ 42,300
GRANT MATCH FOR SIMULATOR - Warranty not covered by the Grant. $ 10,000
GRANT MATCH - LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - SKY WATCH $ 60,000
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT $ 6,000
Due to decreases in State funding for domestic violence initiatives, grant only covers
part of the salary. This supplemental amount covers incidentals such as emergency
transportation, food and lodging for victims.
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT, Fiscal Year 2012 $ 16,500
AR RIFLE PROGRAM /INITIATIVE- City's match for reimbursement of rifles at $500. $ 15,000
SUB -TOTAL OF STATE FUNDS (Grant Match) $ 149,800
TOTAL OF STATE FUNDS: $ 416,800
EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATION
I, Carlos Noriega, Chief of Police, City of Miami Beach, do hereby certify that the
aforementioned proposed request for expenditures from the City of Miami Beach Police
Confiscation Trust Fund, for the 2011/2012 fiscal year providing funds for expenditures,
complies with the provisions of Section 932.7055(4)(a), Florida Statutes, and the Guide to
Equitable Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Noriega, Chief gt Police
mi Beach Police Department
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