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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Expenditure Of Federal (Treasury) Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds Pursuant To The Federal Comprehensive Crime Control Act Of 1984 To Provide Funding For Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement Investigations (Inclusive Of Overtime And Confidential Informant Fees), And The Acquisition Of Law Enforcement Equipment In An Amount Not To Exceed $285,000.00; Amending The Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Operating Budget (R-2022-283).
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Police Department is requesting authorization to expend Federal (Treasury) Law Enforcement Forfeiture Funds in the amount of $285,000.00 for costs associated with the acquisition of law enforcement equipment for use by law enforcement personnel that supports law enforcement activities. The funds will be used to purchase new and replacement firearms.
Fiscal Impact:
The Law Enforcement Forfeiture Fund received sufficient funding in prior years to allocate the requested $285,000.00. Funding will be made available in the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget as detailed in Exhibit 1, subject to the approval of this resolution.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Chris O’Brien, Chief of Police
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety