2007-26647 ResoRESOLUTION No. 2007-26647
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 2007/08 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $186,000 TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF STATE CONFISCATED FUNDS.
WHEREAS, Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, addresses the purpose and procedures to
be utilized for the appropriation and expenditures of the Police Confiscation Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Miami Beach has determined that the need for
appropriation and expenditures exist and the appropriation and expenditure of forfeiture funds is in
compliance with Section 932.7055, Florida Statutes, and the Guide to Equitable Sharing of Federally
Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies; and
Fund.
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $186,000 are available in the Police Confiscation Trust
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission for the City of
Miami Beach hereby adopt and appropriate the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Police Confiscation Trust Fund
Budget in the amount of $186,000, to be funded from the proceeds of State Confiscated Funds as
reflected in the attached Exhibit "A".
PASSED and ADOPTEDthis 26t1
TTEST BY:
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City Clerk Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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AFFIDAVIT
I, Carlos Noriega, Chief of Police, City of Miami Beach, do hereby cetify that the aforementioned
proposed request for expenditures from the City of Miami Beach Police Confiscation Trust Fund,
for the 2007/08 fiscal year providing funds for expenditures as indicated on Exhibit "A", complies
with the provisions of Section 93~.7055(4)(a), Florida Statutes, and the Guide to Equitable
Sharing of Federally Forfeited Property for Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
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Miami Beach Police Department
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EXHIBIT "A"
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONFISCATION TRUST FUND
BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2007/08
STATE FUNDS:
COST CONNECTED WITH THE PROSECUTION AND PROCESSING
OF FORFEITURE CASES
CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES & SCHOOL LIAISON PROJECTS
The Crime Prevention Unit coordinates various community
programs such as Neighborhood and Business Crimewatch, Police
Community Relations Team, Citizens on Patrol, Security Communication
Assistance Network (SCAN) and The Citizens' Police Academy.
The School Liaison personnel will implement new programs for the elementary
schools of Miami Beach.
ACCREDITATION for operating expenses, travel and initiatives related
to both State and National re-accreditation.
TRAINING SUPPLEMENT FUNDS (Annual appropriation)
for the Police Department to supplement the Law Enforcement
Training Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2007/08.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING FUNDS
for the two (2) extended-stay training and travel programs throughout Fiscal
Year 2007/08 which will include the FBI Academy Training in Quantico, VA.
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND EXECUTIVE TRAVEL
Executive travel for required events or meetings related
to the International Association of Chiefs of Police and other
organizational development initiatives and trainings.
SPECIAL TRAINING/TRAVEL DUE TO OFF-SITE TESTS AND
EVALUATIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE FOR
TECHNOLOGICAL INITIATIVES
DADE COUNTY CHIEF'S OF POLICE ANNUAL BANQUET
This meeting is the principal forum in Miami-Dade County for the discussion
of matters of interest to the law enforcement community. In attendance are local
dignitaries, the Chiefs and those staff members that are members of the Dade
Chiefs of Police Association.
$ 9,000
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
$ ao,ooo
$ 10,000
$ 15,000
$ 5,000
$ 10,000
New Security System for the Police Headquarter building $ 45,000
including water-proof cameras, monitoring stations and required wiring
TEN (10), ADDITIONAL TASERS AND LESS THAN MUNITIONS $ 12,000
for sworn officers
SUB-TOTAL STATE FUNDS $ 176,000
GRANT MATCHES:
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT, Year 2008* $ 10,000
*estimated
SUB-TOTAL OF STATE FUNDS (Grant Matches) $ 10,000
TOTAL STATE FUNDS $ 186,000
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution adopting and appropriating funds for the Fiscal Year 2007/08 Police Confiscation
Trust Fund Budget in the amount of $186,000 to be funded from the proceeds of the State
Confiscated Funds.
rce intenaea outcome su ortea:
Increase Resident and Business ratings of Public Safety.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc. Safety across the City appeared as
one of the most important areas affecting resident's quality of life; Safety was ranked #1 by
residents as one of the changes that would make Miami Beach a better place to live, work, play
or visit.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt and appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2007/08
Police Confiscation Trust Fund Budget?
Item Summary/R@COmmentlatlOn:
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 2007/08 Police Confiscation Trust Fund Budget and appropriate funds in the amount
of $186,000.
Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~ Confiscation Funds:
2 $136,000.00 607-8000-351210 State funds
3 ''' $ 50,000.00 607-8000-361145 State funds, Interest
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OBPI Total $ 186,000.00
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Ingrid Carries, Miami Beach Police Department
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Departm~t Director Assistant'City Manager 'City Manager.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: September 26, 2007
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THECITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE POLICE CONFISCATION
TRUST FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $186,000 TO BE FUNDED FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF THE STATE CONFISCATED FUNDS.
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 2007/08 Police Confiscation Trust Fund and appropriate funds in the amount
of $186,000, to be funded from the proceeds of State Confiscation Funds as listed in Exhibit
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